Picture SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG 2004-2005 Mailing Address: Graduate Admissions (Respective School) P.O. Box 370 Collegedale, TN 37315-0370 FAX: (423) 238-3003 E-MAIL: [email protected]Admissions Information: Nationwide: 1-800-768-8437 (1-800-SOUTHERN) All Other Inquiries: General Number: (423)238-2111 School of Business & Management: (423)238-2751 School of Computing: (423)238-2936 School of Education & Psychology: (423)238-2496 School of Nursing: (423)238-2941 School of Religion: (423)238-2977 In publishing this catalog, every reasonable effort has been made to be factually accurate. The publisher assumes no responsibility for editorial, clerical, or printing errors. The information presented is, at the time of printing, an accurate description of course offerings, policies, and requirements of Southern Adventist University. The provisions of this catalog, however, are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the University and the student. The University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time, without prior notice.
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SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG 2004-2005
School of Computing: (423)238-2936School of Education & Psychology:
(423)238-2496School of Nursing: (423)238-2941School of Religion: (423)238-2977
In publishing this catalog, every reasonable effort has been made to be factually accurate. The publisher assumes noresponsibility for editorial, clerical, or printing errors. The information presented is, at the time of printing, an accuratedescription of course offerings, policies, and requirements of Southern Adventist University. The provisions of thiscatalog, however, are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the University and the student. TheUniversity reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time, without prior notice.
The Board of Trustees of Southern Adventist University has authorized master’sdegrees in the following areas:
School of Business and ManagementMaster of Business Administration
- Accounting- Church and Nonprofit Leadership- Healthcare Administration- Human Resource Management- Management- Marketing Management
Master of Financial ServicesMaster of Science in Administration
School of ComputingMaster of Software Engineering
School of Education and PsychologyMaster of Science
- Community Counseling- Marriage and Family Therapy- School Counseling
Master of Science in Education- Curriculum and Instruction- Educational Administration and Supervision- Inclusive Education- Multiage Teaching- Outdoor Teacher Education
School of NursingMaster of Science in Nursing
- Adult Nurse Practitioner- Family Nurse Practitioner- Nurse Educator
Dual Degree—MSN and MBA- Accelerated RN to MSN- Accelerated Dual Degree
School of ReligionMaster of Arts
- Church Leadership and Management - Evangelism- Homiletics - Religious Education- Religious Studies
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR2004-2005
Summer 2004Business & Management May 3 - July 21Education & Psychology June 7 - July 22Nursing May 10 - June 4, July 26 - Aug 20Religion May 10 - 26, May 25 - June 12, June 7 - 25, July 7 - 23
First Semester, Fall 2004Aug 30 - Dec 15Business & ManagementComputingEducation & PsychologyNursing Religion
Second Semester, Winter 2005Jan 4 - April 27Business & ManagementComputingEducation & PsychologyNursing Religion
Note:
1. Late registration fee applies the day after each registration.2. Last day to add a course is two weeks after each registration.3. Last day to drop and automatically receive a “W” (equals two-thirds of the class
days.)4. All withdrawals after two-thirds of course will receive an “F” (equals to 90% of
class days.)5. No tuition refunds after half of class term is over.6. Tuition refund pro-rated by number of days in class.7. Registration for on-line classes is within first two weeks of each term.
REGISTRATIONSAll registrations may be done online.
< Obtain a Southern e-mail account by going to: access.southern.edu click onThe Place, obtain user name and password.
< Using access.southern.edu, click on Datatel Web Adviser, supply user name andpassword, click on Registration.
< Grades may be obtained via Datatel Web Adviser as well as unofficial transcriptsand degree audit.
< Prior to web registration, financial arrangement and health records must becleared by Student Finance (423-238-2895) and Health Services (423-238-2713.)
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THIS IS
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Southern Adventist University is a co-educational institution established by theSeventh-day Adventist Church, offering master’s, baccalaureate, and associate degrees,and one-year certificates.
The MissionSouthern Adventist University, serving local, national, and international constituents,
provides learning in a Christian environment in which all are encouraged to pursuetruth, wellness, and a life of service.
Core ValuesC A Christ-centered campusC Academic and professional excellence in a distinctive Seventh-day Adventist
environment—theologically, socially, morally, and intellectuallyC Demonstrated hospitality and serviceC Affordable education
Institutional Goals• Graduates who master the basic skills of critical reasoning, independent thinking,
computation, communication, collaboration, and creativity needed to enter theworkplace with confidence, to pursue lifelong learning, and to exercise leadershipas contributing citizens who advance their families, communities, the church, andsociety.
• Competent and diverse faculty and staff who model balanced eithical lives,integrate faith and learning, demonstrate scholarship through teaching, research,and other scholarly and creative activities, and celebrate and energize the studentspirit as they respect and support the different ways students develop their minds,their persons, and their citizenship.
• Campus learning communities that engage students with ideas that mark educatedpersons, global and multicultural perspectives, and advanced technology todevelop both ethical principles and intellectual flexibility.
• Active partnerships with alumni, church, community, business and industry, civicorganizations, and government in order to analyze, project, and respond tochanging needs to help ensure that graduates are prepared for a life of service.
• Responsible stewardship of resources entrusted to the university through effectivefiscal management to fulfill the mission, vision, and goals of the university.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS
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In keeping with the institutional mission statement, graduate education at SouthernAdventist University provides an opportunity for motivated students to combine theacquisition of knowledge with refinement of their intellectual skills in the pursuit oftruth. This experience extends beyond the transmission of information in thetraditional disciplines. Rather, the learning environment consists of a community ofscholars where students and professors jointly share dilemmas as well as discoveriesand insights, resulting in a mutually fulfilling growth experience. Such opportunitiesmotivate the student to engage in open dialogue, debate, critique, thoughtful queryand independent thinking. Previous knowledge and understandings are examined,reconsidered, and synthesized in light of new learning; and accepted practicesundergo the rigor of thoughtful analysis.
Students study and integrate theory, research, and practice in specialized areas ofexpertise. Considerable emphasis is placed upon independent and collaborativeprojects, which require a complexity of skills, including problem identification,inquiry, problem solving, analysis, and synthesis. Depending upon the particulargraduate program; comprehensive examinations, capstone seminars, portfolios, andtheses afford additional demonstrations of scholarship and the potential forcontributions to the field. Sound scholarship is expected, and these projects may leadto formal papers, professional presentations, or publishable manuscripts.
At Southern Adventist University, the quest for truth relates to matters of Christianfaith. Because Biblical ideals lead to an appreciation of human dignity, participantsin the community of scholars seek to apply theory in ways that preserve human worth.Christian education combines faith and learning, understanding and practice,erudition and service.
HISTORYIn 1892 the educational venture that developed into Southern Adventist University
had its beginning in the small village of Graysville, Tennessee. The school becameknown as Graysville Academy. In 1896 the name was changed to Southern IndustrialSchool and five years later to Southern Training School.
In 1916, because of limited acreage available for further expansion of plantfacilities, the school was moved to the Thatcher farm in Hamilton County, Tennessee.The name “Collegedale” was given to the anticipated community. At its new location,the school opened as Southern Junior College and continued as such until 1944 whenit achieved senior college status, after which the name was changed to SouthernMissionary College. In 1982 the name was changed to Southern College ofSeventh-day Adventists. University status was achieved in 1996 when the name waschanged to Southern Adventist University.
SETTINGSouthern Adventist University's 1,100 acre Collegedale campus is nestled in a valley
18 miles east of Chattanooga. The quietness and beauty of the surroundings are inkeeping with the University's educational philosophy.
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPSSouthern Adventist University is approved by the Commission on Colleges of the
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501) to award one-year certificates, associatedegrees, baccalaureate, and masters’ degrees. It is also accredited by the AccreditingAssociation of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities. It is licensedby the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities to offer the masterof business management. Additional information regarding the University may beobtained by contacting the State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities,Department of Education, Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850-488-8695). The Master ofScience degree in School Counseling is approved by the Tennessee State Board ofEducation.
The Schools of the University are also accredited by various organizations. TheAssociate of Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs in nursing are accreditedby the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway, New York,NY 10006, telephone number, 1-212-363-5555 ext. 153). The School of Nursing is anagency member of the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs and theCouncil of Associate Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing. The Schoolof Nursing is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and the National League forNursing Accrediting Commission. The School of Education and Psychology teachereducation program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of TeacherEducation. The University is approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education forthe preparation of secondary and elementary teachers.
DISTANCE LEARNINGDistance learning offers undergraduate and graduate programs available at national
and international Seventh-day Adventist college and university campuses as well as on-line. The distance learning program provides the same quality of educationalexperience as the main campus to those students who cannot attend classes inCollegedale.
FACILITIES The following buildings house the academic and other activities of the University:
Brock Hall—Art and Graphic Design, Business and Management, English,History, Journalism and Communication, Modern Languages, WSMC FM90.5
Daniels Hall—Social Work and Family Studies, Hackman Hall—ReligionHickman Science Center—Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics,
PhysicsMazie Herin Hall—NursingWilliam Iles Physical Education Center—Physical Education, Swimming PoolLedford Hall—Technology McKee Library—Main Campus Library, Center for Learning SuccessStudent Center—Cafeteria, Counseling and Testing Center, Campus Ministries,
student activity rooms, K.R.'s Place, Student ServicesSummerour Hall—Education and Psychology, Teaching Materials Center,
Other facilities on or near campus that may serve student needs:Collegedale Academy—secondary laboratory schoolCollegedale Korean ChurchCollegedale Seventh-day Adventist ChurchCharles Fleming Plaza—shopping center with businesses serving the
University and community. Includes: Adventist Book Center Campus Kitchen—fast foodCampus Shop—student bookstore and gift shopCollegedale Credit UnionUnited States Post OfficeVillage Market with grocery, deli, bakery
Health Service—located at the east end of the Thatcher SouthRecreational Area—tennis courts, track, playing fieldsArthur W. Spalding Elementary School—laboratory schoolSouthern Village—residence villageSpanish Seventh-day Adventist ChurchStudent ApartmentsStudent ParkTalge Hall—men's residence hallThatcher Hall—women's residence hallThatcher Hall South—women’s residence hall
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ADMISSIONS
Southern Adventist University welcomes applications from students who willcommit themselves to an educational program that unites academic integrity andChristian principles. The University does not discriminate in admissions on the basis ofage, gender, race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, or disability.
WHERE TO WRITE Inquiries regarding application and acceptance should be addressed to:
School of (Business and Management, Computing, Education and Psychology, Nursing, or Religion)Southern Adventist UniversityP. O. Box 370Collegedale, TN 37315-0370
ADMISSION PROCEDURESThe following materials must be submitted to the School of Business and Management,Computing, Education and Psychology, Nursing, or Religion before the applicant canbe considered for acceptance:
1. A completed graduate application form.2. A non-refundable application fee of $25.3. Official transcripts from all institutions attended at the undergraduate and
graduate level.4. Scores for entrance examinations as required by the respective School.5. Two professional recommendations as requested by the School.
ADMISSION CATEGORIES
Regular admission is based on the following criteria: 1. Graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college or university as
evidenced by a transcript showing the completion of a baccalaureate degree.(Except for approved accelerated program in Computing and Nursing.*)
2. Completion of appropriate undergraduate prerequisites as determined by therespective School.
3. Minimum GPA, TOEFL, and entrance examination scores as required by theindividual School. Additional criteria are described in each School’s section inthis catalog.
4. Two satisfactory professional recommendations.
*Computing has a dual five year program where the student will receive a bachelor and masterdegree at the same time. Nursing has an accelerated program where a student who has a RN may receivethe MSN.
Special student (SAU campus only):
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An applicant who does not satisfy the graduate admission requirements may bepermitted to enroll in specific classes as a special student while completing suchrequirements. A maximum of nine (9) semester hours may be taken on this basis.
Provisional admission may be granted to students who do not meet all of thecriteria for regular admission:
1. Students with a combined GPA and entrance examination score within a rangeas prescribed by each School. See respective Schools for additional criteria.Regular admission status will be granted if the student’s GPA averages 3.00 orhigher at the end of the first 12 graduate semester hours. However, students whohave not achieved a minimum GPA of 3.00 per 12 hours will not be permittedto take additional courses.
2. Positive work experience in areas related to the desired graduate specializationmay be considered by the School for provisional admission.
3. Students who have not completed a four-year baccalaureate degree,* or theequivalent, from an accredited institution may be accepted provisionally uponthe completion of all of the following:a) A four-year baccalaureate degree* or the equivalent from an American
institution not recognized by a regional North American accreditationassociation.
b) The minimum entrance examination requirement established by the Schoolto which application is being made.
c) A school recommendation that the student has had an adequate generaleducation with any deficiencies to be earned from an accredited institutionprior to acceptance.
d) A recommendation by the School affirming adequate preparation in thesubject areas as evidenced by a nationally normed test, where appropriate,with any deficiencies to be earned at the upper-division level from anaccredited institution prior to acceptance.
Non-degree admission may be granted on a space-available basis. Students musthave a bachelor’s degree and approval from the School which offers the courses.
*Exception is made for the accelerated MSN/MBA and MSN program.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S DEGREE
Admission, Progression and Degree CandidacyStudents admitted under regular admission criteria are regarded as candidates for their
declared degrees as long as they maintain a grade point average of 3.00, including nomore than two classes with a minimum grade of C.
Students admitted provisionally will progress to candidacy after successfullycompleting 12 semester hours of graduate work in residence with a grade point averageof 3.00 with no grade lower than C, including a maximum of one course with a gradeof C.
Applicants who do not satisfy the graduate admission requirements may be permittedto enroll in specific classes as special students while completing such requirements. Amaximum of nine (9) semester hours may be taken on this basis.
Credit and Course Requirements and LimitationsStudents are responsible for meeting the semester hour requirement for the chosen
degree.A maximum of six semester hours of graduate credit from courses numbered 450 or
higher may be applied to a student’s graduate program. Such courses must be approvedby the student’s School and carry grades of B or better. A student may receive creditfor the course from only one program (ie. graduate or undergraduate).
Only earned credit that applies to its graduate programs is recognized. Credit byvalidation exam is only permitted when a student has successfully completed apredefined structured course of study for which a validation exam has been establishedand approved by the School. Credit obtained by validation exam is considered earnedcredit. A maximum of 12 hours of credit may be obtained by validation exam. Creditfor experiential learning, credit by challenge examination, and other categories of non-traditional credit may not apply to a graduate degree. Students may validate theirknowledge in specific courses by waiver examinations but must also complete acommensurable number of hours in approved courses to meet the minimum amount ofearned credit for graduation.
Graduation RequirementsIn order to graduate, a candidate must:1. Complete an application to graduate which must be filed with the Records and
Advisement Office two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.3. Pass a comprehensive examination and/or a defense of a thesis/research project,
portfolio, or case study, as may be required by the respective School. Foradditional graduate requirements, see catalog section on degree to be earned.
Second Master's DegreeDegree programs for students who have already completed a master's degree will be
arranged individually. The amount of applicable class work from the first degree willbe determined by the age of previously earned credit and its appropriateness to theprogram. Ordinarily, theory courses that are more than ten years old and technologyapplication courses that are more than five years old must be repeated or waived by a
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validating examination. Students must complete a minimum of two-thirds of the creditsrequired for a second degree which may include independent study in residence. Athesis or research project may be required. The GRE/GMAT is not required for astudent pursuing a second master’s degree from a U.S. accredited institution.
Thesis RequirementIf a thesis is required by the School, the student must secure the Advisory
Committee’s approval of the thesis topic and research design. Research and thesispreparation are under the direction of the student’s Advisory Committee.
Two copies of the approved thesis, one of which will be placed in the library, mustbe provided to the School.
Time RequirementThe time required to complete a degree is as follows:
Ordinarily, theory courses that are more than ten years old and technology applicationcourses that are more than five years old must be repeated or waived by a validatingexamination.
Transfer CreditTransfer courses must be taken at an accredited institution, carry grades of B or
better, and be approved by the School. A maximum of twenty-five percent oftransfer credit is allowed for a degree.
Ordinarily, theory courses that are more than ten years old and technology applicationcourses that are more than five years old must be repeated or waived by a validatingexamination.
Veterans Educational BenefitsVA benefits will be terminated if the student’s cumulative grade point average falls
below 3.00. Practical training or Internships required for graduation may be certifiedto VA and must meet the same standards of progress as students pursuing residentcourses.
Withdrawal From a CourseThe last day to drop and automatically receive a “W” (equals two-thirds of the class
days.)
ENROLLMENT
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AdvisementEach graduate student will be assigned an adviser who will provide academic
counseling, approve course scheduling, and supervise research.
AttendanceStudents are responsible for attending classes regularly and must comply with the
attendance policies described in the course syllabi for courses in which they areenrolled.
Enrollment StatusNine semester hours constitutes full-time status and five semester hours is equivalent
to part-time status. The maximum number of hours for which graduate students mayenroll is 12, unless special permission is given through the Vice-President for AcademicAdministration.
Independent StudyA maximum of six semester hours may be taken as independent study within the
graduate degree.
Maximum Course LoadNo more than one credit hour per week for any given course may be earned.
RegistrationStudents must register for course work (on-line or regular) no later than the beginning
of the second week of class.
Repeated CoursesA course may be repeated on the resident campus for the purpose of improving the
GPA or to remove a non-passing grade. A maximum of two courses may be repeated.
Second EmphasisEach emphasis must include a minimum of 18 hours that do not overlap with any
other emphasis.
GRADE POLICIES
Grading SystemAn institutional grading system is not followed as course syllabi describe methods
of evaluating students’ work and the grading system for each course. The followingequivalencies are used:
A 4.0 grade points per hourA- 3.7B+ 3.3B 3.0B- 2.7C+ 2.3C 2.0F 0.0CR 0.0 Credit
I 0.0 IncompleteIP 0.0 In ProgressNR 0.0 Not ReportedP 0.0 PassS 0.0 SatisfactoryW 0.0 Withdrawal
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Minimum GradesA maximum of two courses with C grades may count toward a master’s degree.
Grades lower than C (2.0) are not applied toward completion of a graduate program.
PETITION AND ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Academic GrievancesThe student, believing that he or she has been unfairly treated or disciplined, may
enter into an academic grievance process. The student shall first discuss the grievancewith the instructor, within two weeks, of the grievance in an informal conference. If thestudent believes that the solution is not appropriate, the student may submit thegrievance, in writing, to the School’s Dean within four weeks of the informalconference. If the student believes that the resolution facilitated by the School Dean isnot appropriate, the student can appeal to the Vice President for AcademicAdministration within six weeks of the informal conference. The Vice President will askthe Graduate Council to appoint a Grievance Committee according to the policies of theEmployee Handbook. The decision of the Grievance Committee shall be final.
Academic IntegrityPlagiarism is the intentional or unintentional presentation of another person’s idea or
product as one’s own. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the following: copyingverbatim all or part of another’s written work; using phrases, charts, figures,illustrations, or mathematical or scientific solutions without citing the source;paraphrasing ideas, conclusions, or research without citing the source; and using all orpart of a literary plot, poem, film, musical score, or other artistic product withoutattributing the work to its creator. Students can avoid unintentional plagiarism bycarefully following accepted scholarly practices. Notes taken for papers and researchprojects should accurately record sources of material to be cited, quoted, paraphrased,or summarized, and papers should acknowledge these sources in footnotes.
The penalties for plagiarism may include a zero or a grade of F on the work inquestion, a grade of F in the course, suspension with a file letter, or expulsion.
Disability ActStudents with disabilities should contact the Center for Learning Success (CLS) by
phone: 423-238-2574 (or 2838), e-mail:[email protected] (e-mail communicationcannot be guaranteed confidential), or in person (physical location: second floor of theMcKee Library.) Southern is in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act(1973) and has established the CLS to assist in advocating for reasonableaccommodations. However, the university does not assume responsibility forproviding accommodations or special services to students who have not voluntarilyidentified themselves as having qualifying disabilities or to those who have not providedthe CLS with appropriate documentation of their disabilities. For information onSouthern’s formal grievance procedure, contact the Counseling Center or the CLS.
PetitionsStudents may petition the Graduate Council for exceptions to policy. Petitions should
include reasons for the request. The form may be obtained from the Records andAdvisement Office.
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FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
Southern Adventist University operates on the basis of each graduate studentassuming the primary responsibility for his/her educational costs. Financial aid isavailable to U.S. citizens and permanent residents in the form of low interest federal andprivate educational loans. Repayment of these loans does not begin until after a studentdrops below half-time status. A limited number of private institutional scholarships andgraduate assistantships are available for students in the Master of BusinessAdministration, Education, Counseling, and Nursing programs. (Students may applyfor these scholarships/assistantships through the school in which they are enrolled.)
Students receiving a Seventh-day Adventist conference subsidy/assistance for tuitionand living expenses may not be eligible for financial aid. Specific assistance may varybetween the conferences, therefore tuition and expenses not covered by the subsidymust be paid at, or before, registration. International students are not eligible for U.S.federal financial aid. Federal Stafford Loan Requirements and Disbursements
Students must register for, and attend, a minimum of five credit hours per semesterto receive a Federal Stafford Loan. The first half of the loan amount will be releasedto the student’s account after the Disbursements Office verifies the student’s attendancefor at least five credits. Anyone who drops below five credit hours or does not attendat least two class periods of the second course will not receive loan funds.
The amount that graduate students may borrow per year is up to $18,500 ($8,500Subsidized, $10,000 Unsubsidized Stafford Loan) or the cost-of-attendance, whicheveris less, at an annual interest rate of approximately 2.82-8.25%. Principal repaymentbegins six months after the student ceases to be enrolled in at least five credit hours.Students receiving a Federal Stafford Loan will need to complete and mail the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a loan application six to eight weeksprior to registration. Loan fees of about 3% are deducted from the loan amount beforethe funds are disbursed to Southern. Student borrowers may not receive anticipatedloan funds unless the loan application has been guaranteed, the amount borrowedexceeds the direct costs, and the funds have been received by Southern. If extenuatingcircumstances occur, students may appeal to the Financial Appeals Committee.
Ability to BenefitThe federal government requires that the university have a copy of the baccalaureate
transcript from an accredited institution prior to disbursement of federal financial aidto graduate students. Therefore, students accepted provisionally will not receive theirloan proceeds until a copy of their baccalaureate transcript is received by the Recordsand Advisement Office at Southern.
Students eligible for financial aid who are completing their first undergraduatedegree and who are also enrolled in the graduate program at Southern will receivefinancial aid at the undergraduate level until they complete their undergraduaterequirements. Those seeking a second undergraduate and a graduate degree at the sametime, if eligible, will receive financial aid as a graduate student.
2004-2005Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
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for Graduate Students Receiving Federal Financial Aid
Government regulations require all financial aid recipients to maintain satisfactoryacademic progress toward a degree, as measured both qualitatively and quantitatively,in order to receive financial aid, including federal loans. This requirement applies tothe entire period of enrollment in Southern Adventist University’s graduateprogram—including periods during which a student does not receive financial aid.Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a student becoming ineligible forfinancial aid.
RequirementsA student must maintain a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00
and complete at least 67.00% of attempted credit hours per semester. “Attempted credits” are those credits for which a student registers and of which
he/she attends at least two class periods. Aid is awarded based on these credits.(Incompletes, withdrawals, and failed classes count toward the total attempted credits.A repeated course counts as attempted credit each time it is taken.)
“Completed credits” are those that apply to a student’s degree and for which apassing grade is received. (Incompletes, withdrawals, failed classes, and audits do notcount as completed credits.)
Time Frame For Receiving Financial AidThe maximum time to receive financial aid is 150% of the established course length.
A student may receive financial aid for up to two graduate degrees.
Progress ReviewStudent Finance will review each student’s academic progress at least once per
semester and will send a notice, in writing, if a student has not maintained satisfactoryacademic progress as outlined above.
A student whose financial aid/loans have been suspended as a result of failing tocomply with this policy, and who feels that unusual and unavoidable circumstances ledto this suspension, may appeal to the Financial Aid/Academic Progress Committee.Student Finance will advise the student, in writing, of the committee’s decision.
Financial Aid Budget
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2004-2005 Academic Year
Program LengthDegree Programs (# of months/acad.yr.)
Administration 12Business Administration 12Community Counseling 12Financial Services 12Marriage and Family Therapy 12School Counseling 12Outdoor Teacher Education 12
Nursing 8Software Engineering 8
Curriculum and Instruction 4Educational Administration and Supervision 4Inclusive Education 4Multiage Teaching 4Religion 4Religious Education 4Religious Studies 4
Estimate: Figures are estimated and will vary, depending upon individual needs andnumber of credit hours for which the student has enrolled.
Tuition Rate: $380 per credit hour.
FEES AND CHARGES2004-2005
TuitionSouthern Adventist University requires full payment of tuition at or before
registration for each graduate course. Students receiving loans that are equal to orgreater than their tuition expenses and are guaranteed by the lender prior to registrationare not required to pay until the loan proceeds are received by Southern.
Effective May 1, 2004, graduate tuition is $380 per credit hour.
Special Fees and ChargesThe following special fees and charges are assessed individually as applicable:
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Application fee $ 25.00Cancellation of program 100.00Graduation fee 65.00Incomplete grade recorded 20.00Insufficient funds for check 25.00International Graduate Study Tours 1/3 regular tuition rateLate registration 35.00Parking fee 35.00 Replacement of ID card 15.00 (cash payment required)Transcript Fee—same day service or 8.00
six or more at one timeValidation exam recording fee 35.00
International Student DepositIn addition to regular University charges, international students must provide an
International Student Deposit of $3,000 U.S. This applies to all international studentsexcept documented permanent residents of the U.S. or residents of Canada. The depositmust be received by the Student Finance Office before a U.S. Immigration Form I-20is sent to the prospective student for entry to the U.S. Because mail service from manyforeign countries takes time, this deposit should be sent at least eight weeks prior toenrollment. This deposit, once paid, remains untouched (with interest paid at the rateof two percent) until the student graduates, withdraws from Southern, or is unable topay his or her student account, at which time the international deposit will be appliedto the student’s account. If the student’s account has been paid in full, the deposit willbe refunded after the final statement is issued.
Credit CardsThe Cashier’s Office honors VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express
cards for making payments on a student’s account. No cash withdrawal service isavailable from the Cashier’s Office. This service may be obtained from a localfinancial institution or ATM.
When using a credit card to pay on an account, the following information must besupplied: 1) name of credit card being used, 2) cardholder’s name, 3) credit cardnumber, as well as the three-digit CID number located on the back of the credit card,4) expiration date, and 5) credit card billing address.
Summer Residence HallA refundable deposit of $150 is required of each student. This deposit is held in
reserve until the student permanently moves out of the residence hall. Seventh-dayAdventist conference-sponsored students enrolled part-time in the summer program areexempt from this requirement.
The rental charge per person for dual occupancy is $10.00 per day. When available,single occupancy is permitted at $15.00 per day. Room charges will be posted to astudent’s account monthly, based on the number of days a room was occupied/reservedduring the month.
Pets and children of students are not permitted to stay in the residence halls.
University ApartmentsThe University apartments are available on a first-come first-served basis. Rental
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arrangements are made with the office of the Vice President for FinancialAdministration. The first month’s rent and a $300 housing deposit is required beforea rental agreement is issued. An additional $5 per key deposit must be paid before keysto the apartment are issued. These deposits are fully refundable unless there are unpaidrental charges, cleaning charges and/or unreturned keys. Additional charges will beassessed if the deposit is insufficient to cover these costs. Semester rental charges willbe posted to the student’s account to be paid monthly. Subject to change without notice.
Books and SuppliesTextbooks, school supplies, and other class materials are available at the Campus
Shop.
RefundsIf a student officially withdraws during the course or semester, a refund of tuition
for hours dropped is made according to the date on the withdrawal form. All requiredsignatures must be obtained and the form must be filed with the Records andAdvisement Office.
Tuition refunds, when a student withdraws from a course, are calculated as follows:C during the first two class periods 100%C from the third class to course midpoint 50%C from midpoint to course ending date 0%
Students withdrawing from all classes will be charged a cancellation of program feeof $100.
Release of Transcripts or DiplomasIt is the policy of the university to withhold transcripts, diplomas, certificates of
completion, and other records if a student has an unpaid or past-due account at theschool, any unpaid account for which the university has co-signed, or if a federal loanborrower has not completed a Federal Stafford Loan Exit Interview.
When payment is made by personal check, the transcript will be held for up to tenworking days to allow the check to clear.
Any student that has an amount that has been written off due to an uncollectibleaccount, settlement, or lost account must pay the written off amount prior to enrollingin any class or being accepted or re-accepted as a graduate student.
Any student with an account that has not been paid in full due to a bankruptcy filing,must be paid in full before acceptance or enrollment unless (1) the student has receiveda hardship discharge from the bankruptcy court and provides a copy of the same to theUniversity or (2) the student can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University thathis or her account falls outside of the educational benefit discharge exception of Section523(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code.
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESSAND MANAGEMENT
Dean: Don Van OrnamFaculty: Robert Gadd, Josef Ghosn, Jan Haluska, L. Phil Hunt, Katie A. Lamb,
Cliff Olson, Don Van Ornam, Tekle Wanorie, Neville Webster Adjunct Faculty: Gordon Bietz, Herbert Coolidge, Letitia Erdmann, David Gerstle,
Ralph Trecartin, Greg Willett, Ben Wygal
The mission of the School of Business and Management is to provide a high qualityprofessional education within the context of the Seventh-day Adventist Christiancommunity. A God-centered environment that integrates personal integrity, ethics,respect, and dignity in all relationships is valued. The emphasis is excellence inteaching at the graduate level with value given to the development of knowledge.Programs and instruction provide both theory and application to promote strategicoutcomes in a free market society exemplified by qualified alumni committed todedicated service.
Programs OfferedThe School of Business and Management offers a Master of Business
Administration (MBA), Master of Financial Services (MFS), and a Master of Sciencein Administration (MSA).
The emphases in the MBA are:< Accounting < Church and Nonprofit Leadership < Healthcare Administration < Human Resource Management (by special arrangement)< Management (SAU Campus, Websouthern)< Marketing Management (by special arrangement)
Graduate Admission Requirements:In addition to the admission requirements for graduate study, a candidate for a
Master of Business Administration, Master of Financial Services, or a Master of Sciencein Administration will comply with the following requirements.
1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any major.2. A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher.3. A Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) taken within the past five
years. Students will be admitted based on the following formula: GPA x 200 +GMAT = 1000.
4. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 600 having taken thetest within the past year or demonstrate proficiency in the use of the Englishlanguage.
Note: All graduate admission documents are to be sent to the School of Businessand Management. After initial processing, documents will be forwarded to theOffice of Records and Advisement.
Provisional Admission:
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An applicant with less than a 3.00 grade point average or a combined GPA/GMATscore of less than 1000 may be admitted provisionally. A student acceptedprovisionally will be admitted to regular status upon the completion of 12 credit hourstaken on the resident campus with a minimum grade of “B” in each course. Studentsare not permitted to repeat courses in order to satisfy this requirement. Students whodo not satisfy this requirement will not be permitted to continue in the program.
Special Student:An applicant who does not satisfy the graduate admission requirements may be
permitted to enroll in specific classes as a special student while completing suchrequirements. A maximum of nine (9) semester hours may be taken on this basis.
Admission to the Programs:Full-time students may be admitted into the program during the fall semester. Part-
time students may enter the program at the beginning of any semester. (Fall, Winter,Summer)
Time Limits: The programs are structured to meet the needs of the part-time as well as the full-
time student. Normal progress through the programs for the full-time student will befour courses per semester (five for the MFS). Normal progress for part-time studentswill be one or more courses per semester. The time allowed from enrollment to thegraduate program to the conferring of the Master of Business Administration degreemay not exceed five years (four years for the MFS). Application for an extension willbe considered on an individual basis.
Residence:The last 30 semester hours (24 hours for the MFS) must be taken through the
Southern Adventist University School of Business and Management.
Progression:1. A maximum of six semester hours with a minimum grade of “B” may be
transferred into the program to satisfy graduation requirements provided they areequivalent to course requirements.
2. A course may be repeated one time on the resident campus for the purpose ofimproving the GPA or to remove a non-passing grade. A maximum of twocourses may be repeated.
Graduation Requirements
A candidate must:1. Complete an application to graduate, which must be filed with the Records and
Advisement Office two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00. A
maximum of two courses with C grades may count toward a master’s degree.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Objectives:1. To give the student a broad background of knowledge of the free enterprise
system within a framework of moral and ethical guidelines.2. To assist the student to develop a sound Christian business philosophy toward
our current economic environment and the ever-changing business world of thefuture.
3. To provide the student with a quality academic program at the graduate levelwith skills required for today’s job placement.
4. To prepare the student to serve in a position of business leadership.5. To provide the necessary academic background for entrance into terminal degree
programs in business or related areas of concentration.
Courses for the Master of Business Administration
The program consists of 36 hours of courses. The regular schedule is a threesemester regimen of four courses each. The Core consists of a minimum of eightcourses. Each area of concentration consists of four courses. The areas ofconcentration are: Management, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, and Churchand Nonprofit Leadership.
1. The CORE Courses are as follows:
Courses Credit *ACCT 505 Financial Accounting 3BUAD 505 Management in a Changing World 3BUAD 510 Accounting for Control and Decision Making 3BUAD 520 Financial Management 3BUAD 530 Organizational Behavior 3BUAD 540 Marketing Management 3BUAD 555 Leadership and Change 3BUAD 560 Seminar in Entrepreneurship 3BUAD 570 Strategic Decision Making 3TOTAL 24-27*
*ACCT 505 is required for students who have not taken two semesters of undergraduate accounting.
2. One of the following emphases is to be selected:
Emphasis in ACCOUNTING:
Select twelve (12) hours from the following courses:*ACCT 452 Auditing 3*ACCT 456 Federal Income Taxes 3ACCT 520 Accounting Theory 3ACCT 530 Controllership 3ACCT 550 Advanced Accounting 3ACCT 557 Advanced Federal Income Taxes 3ACCT 558 Federal Tax Problems/Research 3ACCT 585 Contemporary Issues of Professional Practice 3ACCT 587 Accounting and Reporting in the SEC Environment 3ACCT 595 Independent Study 3ACCT 597 Accounting Research 3
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*ACCT 452, 456 Credit given for only one program.
Emphasis in CHURCH AND NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP:
Select twelve (12) hours from the following courses:BEXM 530 Management of Critical Resources 3BHRM 510 Human Resource Management 3NPLD 505 Nonprofit Organizations and Issues 3NPLD 520 Marketing, Development, and Public Relations 3NPLD 530 Strategic Management in Nonprofit Organizations 3NPLD 585 Contemporary Issues in Church and Nonprofit Leadership 3NPLD 595 Independent Study 3NPLD 597 Nonprofit Leadership Research 3
Emphasis in HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION:
Select twelve (12) hours from the following courses:HADM 505 Nutritional Assessment for Healthcare Professionals 3HADM 510 The Fundamentals of Hospitality 3HADM 520 Operations Management and the Clinical Professional 3HADM 530 Healthcare Administration 3HADM 536 Advanced Nursing Leadership and Role Development 3HADM 540 Legal Aspects of Healthcare Administration 3HADM 550 Entrepreneurship and the Healthcare Professional 3HADM 560 Healthcare Finance 3HADM 585 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Administration 3HADM 595 Independent Study 3HADM 597 Healthcare Administration Research 3LTCA 505 Psychology and Physiology of Aging 3LTCA 510 Long Term Care Administration 3
Emphasis in HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
Select twelve (12) hours from the following courses:BHRM 510 Human Resource Management 3BHRM 520 Compensation Systems 3BHRM 530 Human Resource Development and Training 3BHRM 540 Benefits Administration 3BHRM 585 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management 3BHRM 595 Independent Study 3BHRM 597 Human Resource Management Research 3
Emphasis in MANAGEMENT:
Select twelve (12) hours from the following courses:
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BEXM 505 Legal Framework of Decisions 3BEXM 520 Corporate Intrapreneurship 3BEXM 530 Management of Critical Resources 3BEXM 585 Contemporary Issues in Management 3BEXM 595 Independent Study 3BEXM 597 Management Research 3BHRM 510 Human Resource Management 3
Emphasis in MARKETING MANAGEMENT:
Select twelve (12) hours from the following courses:BMKT 520 Integrated Marketing Communications 3BMKT 540 Channels of Distribution 3BMKT 550 International Marketing Management 3BMKT 585 Contemporary Issues in Marketing Management 3BMKT 595 Independent Study 3BMKT 597 Marketing Research 3
Total Hours Required 36-39*
*ACCT 505 is required for students who have not taken two semesters of undergraduate accounting.
MASTER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Objectives:1. To give the student a broad background of knowledge of the free enterprise
system within a framework of moral and ethical guidelines.2. To assist the student to develop a sound Christian business philosophy toward
our current economic environment and the ever-changing business world of thefuture.
3. To provide the student with a quality academic program at the graduate levelwith skills required for today’s job placement.
4. To prepare the student to serve in a position of financial leadership.5. To provide the necessary academic background for entrance into terminal degree
programs in business or related areas of concentration.6. To meet educational requirements and/or training for students desiring to write
the CPA exam.
Prerequisites for AdmissionThe Master of Financial Services is designed to meet the needs of three distinct
groups of applicants: (1) applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree inaccounting, (2) applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree in finance, and(3) students pursuing a dual BBA—FS/MFS degree. Graduate admission requirementsfor each group is listed below.
Admission Requirements for Applicants who have Completed an UndergraduateDegree in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Services:
In addition to the admission requirements for graduate study, a candidate for aMaster of Financial Services will comply with the following requirements.
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1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, orfinancial services.
2. A cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher.3. A Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) taken within the past five
years. Students will be admitted based on the following formula: GPA x200+GMAT=1000.
4. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 600 having taken thetest within the past year, or demonstrate proficiency in the use of the Englishlanguage.
Note: All graduate admission documents are to be sent to the School ofBusiness and Management. After initial processing, documents will beforwarded to the Office of Records and Advisement.
Admission Requirements for Dual BBA-FS/MFS Degree Applicants: 1. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher.2. Successful completion of the following undergraduate courses: ACCT 311, 312
(Intermediate Accounting I, II), MATH 120 (Precalculus Algebra), BUAD 221(Business Statistics), ECON 224, 225 (Macro/Micro Economics), FNCE 315(Business Finance), and FNCE 455 (Fundamentals of Investments).
Special Students:Applicants who do not satisfy the graduate admission requirements may be
permitted to enroll in specific classes as special students. Such students will be allowedto take a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.Admission to the Program:
Full-time students may be admitted into the program during the fall semester. Dualdegree students may be admitted into the program at the beginning of the fall or wintersemester.
Time Limits:The program is structured to meet the needs of both the full-time and part-time
student. Normal progression through the program for the full-time student will be fivecourses per semester. Normal progression through the program for the part-time studentwill be two courses per semester. The time allowed from enrollment to the graduateprogram to the conferring of the Master of Financial Services degree may not exceedfour years. Application for an extension will be considered on an individual basis.
Residence:The last 24 semester hours must be taken through the Southern Adventist University
School of Business and Management.
Progression:1. A maximum of six semester hours with a minimum grade of “B” may be
transferred into the program to satisfy graduation requirements provided they areequivalent to course requirements.
2. A course may be repeated one time on the resident campus for the purpose ofimproving the GPA or to remove a non-passing grade. A maximum of twocourses may be repeated.
Graduation RequirementsA candidate must:
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1. Complete an application to graduate which must be filed with the Records andAdvisement Office two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.
2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.3. A maximum of two courses with C grades may count toward a master’s degree.
Courses for the Master of Financial Services
The program consists of 30 hours of courses.
The CORE Courses are as follows:
Courses Credit*ACCT 507 Intermediate Financial Accounting 3ACCT 510 Accounting for Control and Decision Making 3BUAD 504 Communication Skills for Managers 3FNCE 510 Financial Management 3ACCT 564/FNCE 564 Financial Statement Analysis 3TOTAL 12-15*
*ACCT 507 is required for students who have not taken undergraduate intermediate accounting.
Select six (6) electives from the following:ACCT 520 Accounting Theory 3ACCT 530 Controllership 3ACCT 550 Advanced Accounting 3ACCT 557 Advanced Federal Income Taxes 3ACCT 558 Federal Tax Problems/Research 3ACCT 585 Contemporary Issues of Professional Practice 3ACCT 587 Accounting and Reporting in the SEC Environment 3FNCE 520 Finance Theory 3FNCE 525 International Finance 3FNCE 545 Mergers and Acquisitions 3FNCE 585 Contemporary Issues in Finance 3
In addition to the accounting and finance electives listed above, a student may select amaximum of six (6) hours from the following:*ACCT 452 Auditing 3*ACCT 456 Federal Income Taxes 3*FNCE 452 Money and Banking 3*FNCE 455 Fundamentals of Investments 3*FNCE 461 Portfolio Management 3
BHRM 510 Human Resource Management 3BUAD 530 Organizational Behavior 3 *NOTE: A student may receive credit for these courses from only one program.
TOTAL 30/33**
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**ACCT 507 is required for students who have not taken undergraduate intermediate accounting.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION
Objectives:1. To give the student an interdisciplinary training in business administration and
the chosen professional field.2. To assist the student to develop a sound Christian business philosophy toward
our current economic environment and the ever-changing business world of thefuture.
3. To provide the student with a quality academic program at the graduate levelwith skills required for today’s workplace.
4. To prepare the student with a balance of business skills and professional areaskills to serve in a position of leadership and administration.
Prerequisites for AdmissionThe Master of Science in Administration degree is designed for students with a non-
business undergraduate background. Students with an undergraduate degree from anaccredited four-year institution may be accepted in the program without furtherprerequisites upon compliance with the admission requirements for graduate study.
Graduate Admission Requirements:In addition to the admission requirements for graduate study, a candidate for a
Master of Science in Administration will comply with the following requirement.In some instances a Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) taken withinthe past five years may be required. In such situations students will be admittedbased on the following formula: GPA x 200+GMAT=1000.
Note: All graduate admission documents are to be sent to the School ofBusiness and Management. After initial processing, documents will be forwardedto the Office of Records and Advisement.
Admission to the Program:The program is designed for part-time students. Part-time students may enter the
program at the beginning of any semester based on when courses are offered.
Courses for the Master of Science in Administration
The program consists of 36 hours of courses including the core of eight courses (24hours) in the business area and the emphasis of four courses (12 hours) in theprofessional area. At present the area of emphasis is in Religion.
1. The CORE Courses are as follows:
Courses Credit*ACCT 505 Financial Accounting 3BEXM 530 Management of Critical Resources 3BHRM 510 Managing Human Resources 3BUAD 505 Management in a Changing World 3
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BUAD 570 Strategic Decision Making 3NPLD 520 Marketing, Development, and Public Relations 3
Electives in graduate business and management 9
TOTAL 24-27*
*ACCT 505 is required for students who have not taken two semesters of undergraduate accounting.
2. Emphasis in Church Administration (12 hours)
The following courses are required:RELP 513 Effective Church Leadership 3RELT 581 Biblical Ethics and Contemporary Society 3
Select six (6) hours from the course offerings in the graduate School of Religion. 6
Total Hours Required 36-39*
*ACCT 505 is required for students who have not taken two semesters of undergraduate accounting.
Master of Business Administration Core Courses
ACCT 505. Financial Accounting 3 hoursAn introduction to financial accounting. Emphasis is on uses of information contained in financialstatements. Students are also introduced to the principles of managerial accounting. (ACCT 505is required for students who have not taken two semesters of undergraduate accounting.)
BUAD 505. Management in a Changing World 3 hoursPresents an overview of the fundamental issues underlying a post-industrial society, such as thechanging concepts of technology and knowledge. The impact of technological and workforcechanges on society, on organizations, and on the role of the manager are explored in depth. Thenature of organizations in a changing environment, the evolution of management thought and itsrelevance for modern managers. Organizational theory, structure, and design are emphasized. Therelationships between individuals and organizations, the social responsibility of organizations andethical issues for managers, workforce diversity, and the challenges of managing in today’scomplex organizational environment are studied.
BUAD 510. Accounting for Control and Decision Making 3 hoursPrerequisite: ACCT 505 or a course in Principles of Accounting.This course is cross-listed with ACCT 510. A student may receive credit for this course from onlyone program.Review of basic financial accounting and financial statements. Study of the use of accounting forthe planning and control of a firm, application of accounting techniques for budgeting, pricing,and decision making.
BUAD 520. Financial Management 3 hoursPrerequisite: A course in Principles of Finance or permission of dean or program coordinator.This course is cross-listed with FNCE 510. A student may receive credit for this course from onlyone program.Understanding and analyzing information for decision making. The financial environment,financial statement analysis, operating, cash and capital budgeting, working capital management,interest mathematics, and cost of capital are discussed.
BUAD 530. Organizational Behavior 3 hours
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Leadership, motivation, group dynamics, decision making, interpersonal relations, change.Designing and implementing the organizational structure: corporate divisions, departments,support groups. Organizing work: positions, specifications, performance standards and review,reward systems, program and project management.
BUAD 540. Marketing Management 3 hoursThe marketing process, product development, pricing, packaging, promotional strategy,development of channels of distribution integrated into a program for profit and nonprofitorganizations. Contains a research component.
BUAD 555. Leadership and Change 3 hoursExamines theory and leadership practices in various types of organizations. Particular emphasisis placed on the strategic role of leaders in leading organizational development and change in anage of rapidly changing markets and technologies. Examines why organizational change effortssucceed or fail, and what leaders can do to anticipate and effect needed organizational changessuccessfully.
BUAD 560. Seminar in Entrepreneurship 3 hoursIncludes corporate lecture series devoted to successful case studies in entrepreneurship.
BUAD 570. Strategic Decision Making 3 hoursPrerequisite: Permission of dean or program coordinator if taken before completion of corecurriculum.A capstone seminar in which the applied behavioral aspects and the impact of the continuouschanges affecting post-industrialized society are linked to the key organizational function knownas decision making. The course integrates previous course work. Focus is given to effectivedecision strategies, ensuring decision quality, differences between group and individual decisionmaking, and a variety of constraints facing decision makers. Utilizing a case approach to integrateearlier course work, the course enhances decision making skill by providing students theopportunity to analyze the effects of various decision strategies on organizational outcomes. Theuse of technology to enhance research and decision making skills are key components.
BUAD 595. Independent Study 3 hoursIndividualized research into a selected topic chosen by the faculty adviser and the student.
Master of Financial Services Core Courses
ACCT 507. Intermediate Financial Accounting 3 hoursPrerequisite: ACCT 505 or a course in Principles of Accounting.An in-depth course in financial accounting. Topics include the accounting conceptual framework,the hierarchy of GAAP, accounting for assets, liabilities, owners’ equity, revenues and expenses,income taxes, leases, pensions, and financial statement reporting and disclosure requirements.(Summer only)(ACCT 507 is required for students who have not taken undergraduate intermediateaccounting.)
ACCT 510. Accounting for Control and Decision Making 3 hoursPrerequisite: ACCT 505 or a course in Principles of Accounting.This course is cross-listed with BUAD 510. A student may receive credit for this course from onlyone program.Review of basic financial accounting and financial statements. Study of the use of accounting forthe planning and control of a firm, application of accounting techniques for budgeting, pricing,and decision making.
Prerequisites: Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Fundamental of Investments, orequivalent(s).This course is cross-listed with FNCE 564 and ACCT/FNCE 464 in the undergraduate program.A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.A capstone class designed to synthesize financial information learned in previous courses.Utilizing information from financial accounting and finance courses, students analyze financialstatements of various companies and make investing, lending, and management decisions basedon the information provided in those statements.
BUAD 504. Communication Skills for Managers 3 hoursThis course aims at providing a competitive edge in writing, public speaking, and interpersonaldiscussion, both for academic settings and as a preparation for leadership in the workplace.
FNCE 510. Financial Management 3 hoursPrerequisite: A course in Principles of Finance or permission of dean or program coordinator.This course is cross-listed with BUAD 520. A student may receive credit for this course from onlyone program.Understanding and analyzing information for decision making. The financial environment,financial statement analysis, operating, cash and capital budgeting, working capital management,interest mathematics, and cost of capital are discussed.
Accounting and Finance Courses
ACCT 452. Auditing 3 hoursPrerequisites: Intermediate Accounting and Accounting Information Systems or equivalent(s).A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.Studies the theory of auditing and other attest functions performed in public accounting. Topicsinclude generally accepted auditing standards, the professional code of ethics of the AICPA, auditplanning, EDP auditing, internal auditing, and auditing procedures.
ACCT 456. Federal Income Taxes 3 hoursA student may receive credit for this course from only one program.Provides training in the application of the Federal Internal Revenue Code to the tax problems ofindividuals. Primary emphasis is on Federal Income Taxes but Social Security Taxes are included.
ACCT 520. Accounting Theory 3 hoursPrerequisite: Intermediate Accounting or equivalent or permission of dean or programcoordinator.Designed to familiarize students with significant problems currently facing the accountingprofession, to examine in depth various solutions proposed by accounting scholars and others, andto strengthen student understanding of today’s critical issues in accounting theory.
ACCT 530. Controllership 3 hoursAn advanced study of accounting techniques, concepts, and procedures as they relate to thefunctions and responsibilities of the controller. Topics will include planning and controlfunctions, management reporting systems, and investment planning.
ACCT 550. Advanced Accounting 3 hoursThis course is cross-listed with ACCT 450 in the BBA program. A student may receive credit forthis course from only one program.An in-depth study of problems concerned with consolidated financial statements, partnerships,business firms in financial difficulty, estates and trusts, foreign exchange, segment reporting.
ACCT 557. Advanced Federal Income Taxes 3 hoursPrerequisite: Federal Income Taxes or equivalent
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This course is cross-listed with ACCT 457 in the BBA program. A student may receive credit forthis course from only one program. Provides training in the application of the Federal Internal Revenue Code as it applies tocorporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and not-for-profit organizations.
ACCT 558. Federal Tax Problems/Research 3 hoursPrerequisite: Advanced Federal Income Taxes or equivalentA study of tax law sources, tax research methodology, research documentation, and thepreparation and presentation of research-based solutions to selected Federal tax problems.
ACCT 585. Contemporary Issues of Professional Practice 3 hoursA study of contemporary issues facing the accounting profession. Topics include professionalism,non-audit attest services, independence, practice organizational form, and non-attest services.
ACCT 587. Accounting and Reporting in the SEC Environment 3 hoursA study of accounting issues that arise in a SEC/environment, both from the perspective on thecorporation functioning in a SEC environment and from the public accounting firm auditing a SECcorporation.
ACCT 595. Independent Study 3 hoursIndividualized research into a selected topic chosen by the faculty adviser and the student.
ACCT 597. Accounting Research 3 hoursA research project under the supervision of a faculty in the discipline which includes review ofliterature, research design, data collection and analysis leading to a paper appropriate forprofessional publication and/or presentation.
FNCE 452. Money and Banking 3 hoursThis course is cross-listed with ECON 452. A student may receive credit for this course from onlyone program.Studies mediums of exchange, money and credit, banks and their services, the Federal ReserveSystem and other financial institutions, and the impact of monetary policy on financial businessprocedures and decisions.
FNCE 455. Fundamentals of Investment 3 hoursA student may receive credit for this course from only one program.A practical, as well as a theoretical, approach is taken for the potential investor of institutional orpersonal funds through the use of problems, readings, and cases. Topics covered will includestocks and bonds in the security market, real estate, and fixed equipment investments.
FNCE 461. Portfolio Management 3 hoursPrerequisite: Money and Banking or permission of instructor. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.Includes consideration of investment instrument choices that are available to the investor and thepurpose and operation of U.S. and global capital markets. The course also covers the methods ofevaluation for current and future investment opportunities in the expansion of a portfolio ofinvestments that satisfies an investor’s risk-return goals.
FNCE 520. Finance Theory 3 hoursDesigned to familiarize students with significant problems currently facing the finance profession,to examine in depth various solutions proposed by finance scholars and others, and to strengthenstudent understanding of today’s critical issues in finance theory.
FNCE 525. International Finance 3 hoursCovers a detailed examination of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate determination,international financial institutions, and the management of the risks associated with internationalbusiness.
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FNCE 545. Mergers and Acquisitions 3 hoursAn examination of corporate acquisitions, including firm valuation, bidding contests, and defensemanagers, as well as the corporate tax and legal environment.
FNCE 564. Financial Statement Analysis 3 hoursPrerequisites: Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Fundamental Investments, orequivalent(s).This course is cross-listed with ACCT 564 and ACCT/FNCE 464 in the undergraduate program.A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.A capstone class designed to synthesize financial information learned in previous courses.Utilizing information from financial accounting and finance courses, students analyze financialstatements of various companies and make investing, lending, and management decisions basedon the information provided in those statements.
FNCE 585. Contemporary Issues in Finance 3 hoursA seminar format with guest lectures relating to current issues developing in Finance.
FNCE 595. Independent Study 3 hoursIndividualized research into a selected topic chosen by the faculty adviser and the student.
FNCE 597. Finance Research 3 hoursA research project under the supervision of a faculty in the discipline, which includes review ofliterature, research design, data collection and analysis leading to a paper appropriate forprofessional publication and/or presentation.
Church and Nonprofit Leadership Courses
NPLD 505. Nonprofit Organizations and Issues 3 hoursOrganization systems studied relating to the individual at work, the role of groups and how theyfunction best, the design, development and growth of organizations. Major characteristics areintroduced that distinguish nonprofit from for profit organizations.
NPLD 520. Marketing, Development, and Public Relations 3 hoursManaging marketing efforts in value-based organizations, where achieving organizational goalsis primary to the revenue management, fund raising, developing market potential, and marketingresearch for value-based organizations.
NPLD 530. Strategic Management in Nonprofit Organizations 3 hoursThe integration and application of strategic management principles, concepts, and practices innonprofit organizations are discussed. The development of mission statements, goal-settingconcepts, and strategy formulation and implementation approaches are included. Students areprovided the opportunity to design organizational plans and strategies relevant to their specificneeds and the needs of their organizations.
NPLD 585. Contemporary Issues in Church and Nonprofit Leadership 3 hours
A seminar format with guest lectures relating to current issues developing in nonprofitorganizations. Key issues include the role of spiritual values, ethics, religious leadership,motivation, change, etc.
NPLD 595. Independent Study 3 hoursIndividualized research into a selected topic chosen by the faculty adviser and the student.
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NPLD 597. Nonprofit Leadership Research 3 hoursA research project under the supervision of a faculty in the discipline, which includes review ofliterature, research design, data collection and analysis leading to a paper appropriate forprofessional publication and/or presentation.
Healthcare Administration Courses
HADM 505. Nutritional Assessment for Healthcare Professionals 3 hoursDevoted to the recognition and assessment of proper nutritional care for the patient or client.Nutritional values for health and wellness, nutritional physiology.
HADM 510. The Fundamentals of Hospitality 3 hoursStudy of the hospitality industry with case study analysis, group discussion, and guest lecturesfrom leaders in the field.
HADM 520. Operations Management and the Clinical Professional 3 hoursConcepts of decision models for planning, control forecasting, scheduling and analysis. Guestlectures from clinical areas included.
HADM 530. Healthcare Administration 3 hoursThe theory and practice of healthcare in Western culture. Different types of care delivery studied.Environments, services offered, process of entry into care systems. Health and quality of care,medical ethics, environmental health, and delivering of services addressed. Designed for allavenues of healthcare.
HADM 536. Advanced Nursing Leadership and Role Development 3 hoursPrerequisite: Permission of program coordinator.This course is cross-listed with NRSG 578 in the School of Nursing See NRSG 578 for course description.
HADM 540. Legal Aspects of Healthcare Administration 3 hoursA legal analysis of the process of recruitment, hiring, promotion and training, retention andtermination of employees. Particular reference to legal rights of both employees and employersand the legal liabilities organizations encounter in personnel management. Legal aspects ofpatient care discussed throughout.
HADM 550. Entrepreneurship and the Healthcare Professional 3 hoursCreates a focus toward valuing and growing new businesses. Learning how to be an entrepreneurby creating a business and learning to be a key player and leader of a business team are keyoutcomes. Discover how to build a meaningful business from seasoned professionals throughguest corporate lectures, classroom experience, workshops, mentorships, and internships.
HADM 560. Healthcare Finance 3 hoursPrerequisite: ACCT 510.Public and private healthcare-financial issues, including third-party reimbursement, managed care,and health care-provision schemes. Financial planning for healthcare institutions, withconsideration of capital markets and development of the tools of risk-return analysis, timevaluation of money, and project selection.
HADM 585. Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Administration 3 hoursA seminar of open discussion and guest lectures relating to current issues developing within the
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healthcare industry.
HADM 595. Independent Study 3 hoursIndividualized research into a selected topic chosen by the faculty adviser and the student.
HADM 597. Healthcare Administration Research 3 hoursA research project under the supervision of a faculty in the discipline, which includes review ofliterature, research design, data collection and analysis leading to a paper appropriate forprofessional publication and/or presentation.
LTCA 505. Psychology and Physiology of Aging 3 hoursDiscussions of age differences in perception, memory, intelligence, personality adjustment, andpsychopathology. Seminar format involves discussion of current psychological research relatingto the aged.
LTCA 510. Long Term Care Administration 3 hoursFocuses on administration of long term care, behavioral health and rehabilitation programs.Cases, lectures, projects, guest speakers and discussions are used to provide an understanding ofthe concepts and issues faced in managing these specialized services.
Human Resource Management Courses
BHRM 510. Human Resource Management 3 hoursProvides a framework for understanding and thinking strategically about employment relationsand the management of human resources in organizations. The course builds on insights from thesocial sciences to explore how employment relations are influenced by economic, social,psychological, legal, and cultural forces. Specific topics include: recruitment and selection;performance evaluation; compensation and benefits; promotion; job design; training; layoffs;retention and turnover; and the human resource implications of various strategies.
BHRM 520. Compensation Systems 3 hoursPrerequisite: BHRM 510.Incentives, intrinsic, and extrinsic motivation factors are discussed as components ofcompensation systems. Compensations systems consider employee retention, growth,compensation plan that meets corporate objectives are developed.
BHRM 530. Human Resource Development and Training 3 hoursPrerequisite: BHRM 510.Human Resource Development is the guiding force in developing a high quality workforce fromthe executive level through the production worker. The human worker is capable of beingdeveloped and trained to perform optimally. Topics covered are needs assessments, settingtraining goals and objectives, and training effort assessment.
BHRM 540. Benefits Administration 3 hoursPrerequisite: BHRM 510.Benefits administration is an increasingly important duty of the HR function. Covering employeeswith medical, disability, retirement and other benefits is an important component in attracting andretaining a high performance work force. Emphasis is placed on designing a benefits system thatis reasonable to build, implement, monitor while keeping within budget constraints.
BHRM 585. Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management 3 hoursA seminar of open discussion and guest lectures relating to current issues developing in humanresource management. Topics will include key concepts in compensation systems, development
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and training, benefits, motivation of employees, and other related issues.
BHRM 595. Independent Study 3 hoursIndividualized research into a selected topic chosen by the faculty adviser and the student.
BHRM 597. Human Resource Management Research 3 hoursA research project under the supervision of a faculty in the discipline, which includes review ofliterature, research design, data collection and analysis leading to a paper appropriate forprofessional publication and/or presentation.
Management Courses
BEXM 505. Legal Framework of Decisions 3 hoursExamines the legal environment within which legislative bodies, courts, and administrativeagencies act upon the operation of business and government. Contracts, judicial and legislativeprocess, and administrative rule-making reviewed.
BEXM 510. Organizational Development and Change 3 hoursEmphasizes the critical management challenge of leading organizational development and changein an age or rapidly changing markets and technologies. Examines why organizational changeefforts succeed/fail and what managers can do to anticipate and create needed organizationalchanges successfully.
BEXM 520. Corporate Intrapreneurship 3 hoursPresents concepts, tools, and techniques for managing new business creations, or creating anenvironment of innovation/entrepreneurship within larger existing organizations. The spectrumof activities to be considered is broad including new ventures launched by both corporate anddivision managers in established and emerging businesses.
BEXM 530. Management of Critical Resources 3 hoursExamines current ideas, approaches, and management of financial and human resources inorganizations. Focuses on allocation of scarce resources from a strategic perspective.
BEXM 585. Contemporary Issues in Management 3 hoursA seminar of open discussion and guest lectures relating to current issues developing within thescience of management. Topics include key concepts in leadership, motivation, management ofchange, societal issues, community relations, and organizational development.
BEXM 595. Independent Study 3 hoursIndividualized research into a selected topic chosen by the faculty adviser and the student.
BEXM 597. Management Research 3 hoursA research project under the supervision of a faculty in the discipline, which includes review ofliterature, research design, data collection and analysis leading to a paper appropriate forprofessional publication and/or presentation.
Marketing Management Courses
BMKT 520. Integrated Marketing Communications 3 hoursPrerequisite: BMKT 510.Principles and practices of managing promotional activities including advertising, sales promotion,public relations, and other subtle methods companies use to communicate with their customers.Provides an approach to management that is thoughtful, sophisticated, and state-of-the art, whilebeing practical and relevant to “real world” communications, planning, decision making, andcontrol.
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BMKT 540. Channels of Distribution 3 hoursPrerequisite: BMKT 510.Studies the administration and coordination of distribution systems that link product producer tochannel members and consumer. Emphasis is on channel cooperation and partnerships.
BMKT 550. International Marketing Management 3 hoursAnalyze international markets and development of strategic and tactical options for marketingacross national boundaries. Cultural norms, behaviors and nuances are evaluated for appropriatemarketing strategies and tactics. Develops students’ knowledge of theoretical concepts andpractical aspects of marketing for firms competing in countries with different cultural, legal,economic, and political environments. Designed for those who plan to work for multinationalcompanies and those who want to enrich their knowledge of the international marketplace.
BMKT 585. Contemporary Issues in Marketing Management 3 hoursA seminar of open discussion and gust lectures relating to current issues developing within thehealthcare industry.
BMKT 595. Independent Study 3 hoursIndividualized research into a selected topic chosen by the faculty adviser and the student.
BMKT 597. Marketing Research 3 hoursPrerequisites: BMKT 510 and Statistics.Provides study of and experience in the systematic design, collection, analysis, and reporting ofdata relevant to a specific marketing situation facing an organization. Through a marketingresearch project students develop research objectives and a research plan, collect and analyze thedata, and interpret and report the findings.
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SCHOOL OF COMPUTINGDean: Jared BrucknerFaculty: Jared Bruckner, Richard Halterman, Timothy Korson, P. Willard Munger,
Eduardo Urbina,Adjunct Faculty: Brian Willard
The Master of Software Engineering (MSE) at Southern Adventist Universityemphasizes the fundamental principles of the development of large complex softwaresystems taught within the context of the most up-to-date software technology. Currentlythis means that our program focuses on object-oriented and component-based softwaredevelopment techniques and that graduates will be well prepared for jobs requiringskills in Internet technologies, OO analysis and design, domain and use case modeling,framework development and pattern application, iterative/incremental processes, Java,CORBA, C++, UML, and a complete range of CASE tools. More importantly, studentswill be taught the underlying principles of software engineering so that they can assisttheir employers in the adoption of new software technologies as they become available.
MASTER OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Objectives:1. To provide a unique, high-quality Master of Software Engineering program that
teaches skills in great demand by the software development industry. Suchprograms are currently underrepresented in the higher education community.
2. To produce software development professionals who have formed the moral andintellectual capacities to effectively manage the complex technical, legal, andethical situations common to the rapidly changing field of software technology.
3. While encouraging all qualified students to apply, one specific goal of theprogram is to increase the number of qualified software professionals availableto lead out in developing software systems needed by the denomination.
Prerequisites for AdmissionIn addition to the admission requirements for graduate study (see page 10), a
candidate for the Master of Software Engineering program will comply with thefollowing requirements:
1. Competence in at least two high-level programming languages with one beingan object-oriented language (work experience may be used). Competence inprogramming must be at a level expected of students having completed a two-semester sequence in one of the languages.
2. Background in computing representative of material covered in SENG 501,SENG 502, and SENG 503. Applicants who lack elements of this backgroundmay be admitted provisionally and be assigned prerequisite courses, completionof which will be a prerequisite to regular admission status.
3. For regular admission a cumulative 3.00 GPA on undergraduate coursework andthe undergraduate GPA times 200 plus the combined verbal and quantitativesections of the Graduate Record Exam General Test (GRE) must total 1600 orbetter. Highly qualified applicants with work experience or who are enteringgraduate school after a number of years away from a college or university willbe given special consideration and greater flexibility regarding admissionrequirements. Students may also be admitted provisionally or with non-degree
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status. (See pages 10 and 11 for details.)4. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based) for
students for whom English is not the first language.5. International students with TOEFL scores between 500 (paper-based) 173
(computer-based) and 549 (paper-based) 212 (computer-based) may be admittedprovisionally. Students in this category will be required to study English as aSecond Language (ESL). With permission of the instructor, a student may takecourses in his/her major while taking ESL courses. A maximum of 12 credithours earned while under provisional language status may be applied to thestudent’s degree. A student is cleared of provisional language status whenhis/her TOEFL scores reach 550 or when an ESL grade of B or higher has beenearned for two semesters.
Application DeadlineStandard admission requires that all application materials have a deadline of March 1
for the fall semester and October 1 for the winter semester. Late applicants may beaccepted at any time, depending on the availability of space in the program.
Graduation RequirementsA candidate must:1. File an application to graduate, which must be given to the Records and
Advisement Office at least two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.3. Submit an approved Software Development Portfolio.
Software Development PortfolioAs part of the program, each student is required to develop and submit for approval
a portfolio describing significant software development projects in which the studentwas involved. Software professionals taking the program part time may be able tointegrate their work experience with the development of much of their portfolio. Full-time students will typically gain the experience needed for their portfolio through courseprojects and work opportunities. The portfolio will include a section on the professionaldevelopment and growth of the student as well as other topics pertinent to the studentas he or she continues or begins a career in software engineering. Specific guidelinesdetailing expected content are available on the School of Computing web page(cs.southern.edu), but approval of the portfolio is at the discretion of the student’sPortfolio Committee. Internships and part-time work are encouraged as they reinforcewhat the student has learned and allows students to earn money while meeting theircourse requirements.
Graduate AssistantshipA limited number of full-time graduate assistantships are available to assist
promising and deserving students. Assistantships will be awarded on a semester basisonly, and students must reapply each semester for renewal of their assistantship award.Renewal of the award is based on academic performance, previous service performance,and is at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Computing. Graduate assistantshipshelp provide graduate students with financial resources necessary to complete theirdegrees. Students who hold assistantships experience education and professionalbenefits. The responsibilities and benefits of assistantships vary; but in general,students gain further instruction in techniques in their fields, hone their research skills,acquire pedagogical experience necessary for an academic career, develop professionalskills, including leadership, interpersonal effectiveness, and performance evaluation.
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Class ScheduleCourses generally follow the semester calendar of the University. Late afternoon
and evening classes may be scheduled. Most classes meet once per week.
Software Engineering CertificateThe Graduate Certificate program in Software Engineering consists of five core
courses plus one to three additional courses (18 to 24 credit hours) depending on thestudent’s background in software engineering. All courses will apply toward therequirements for the Master of Software Engineering if the student chooses to completethe graduate degree.
The Certificate CORE courses are as follows:
Courses CreditSENG 500 Introduction to Object-Oriented Technology 3SENG 505 Software Development Process 3SENG 510 Software Architecture 3SENG 520 Requirements and Domain Analysis 3SENG 540 Testing and Quality Assurance 3
TOTAL 15
A minimum of three (3) hours from:SENG 501 Fundamentals of Computer Science 3-9SENG 502 Foundations of Software EngineeringSENG 503 Object-Oriented Design and Implementation SENG 597 Object-Oriented Project
Total Hours Required 18-24
Courses for the Master of Software EngineeringThe Master of Software Engineering program consists of 36 hours of courses. The
time allowed from enrollment in the graduate program to the conferring of the Masterof Software Engineering degree may not exceed six years. In order to maintainsufficient progress in the program, students should take at least one course per semester.
The CORE courses are as follows:
Courses CreditSENG 505 Software Development Process 3SENG 510 Software Architecture 3SENG 516 Distributed Systems 3SENG 520 Requirements and Domain Analysis 3SENG 525 Project Management 3SENG 530 Database Management Systems 3SENG 540 Testing and Quality Assurance 3SENG 583 Team Software Development Project
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or 3SENG 584 Management and Systems Analysis Project
TOTAL 24
Additional SENG Courses 12Total Hours Required 36
Master of Software Engineering Courses
SENG 500. Introduction to Object-Oriented Technology 3 hoursPrerequisite: Working knowledge of an object-oriented language.Objects, classes, inheritance, delegation, polymorphism, use-case analysis, object modeling,domain analysis, patterns, distributed systems, design heuristics, implementation mechanisms.
SENG 501. Fundamentals of Computer Science 3 hoursA study of computer architecture, operating systems, programming language, data structures,algorithms, and the interrelationships of these fundamental topics of computer science.
SENG 502. Foundations of Software Engineering 3 hoursFoundational concepts of software engineering as it applies to the management, development, andmaintenance of large software systems using the object-oriented paradigm. Implementation viasoftware components and database management systems.
SENG 503. Object-Oriented Design and Implementation 3 hoursPrerequisite: SENG 502 or demonstrated equivalent competence.A course to help students think and design software in terms of objects and their interfaces, andto structure their code to reflect their designs. Introduces common difficulties that arise in designand implementations, and then motivates object-oriented features as aids for overcoming thosedifficulties.
SENG 505. Software Development Process 3 hoursPrerequisite: SENG 502 or demonstrated equivalent competence.Methodology and notation; CMM, UML, OPEN, iterative/incremental process, rapid prototyping,PSP, team dynamics, real-world practices.
SENG 510. Software Architecture 3 hours Prerequisite: SENG 500, 501, 503 or demonstrated equivalent competence.
SENG 516. Distributed Systems 3 hoursPrerequisite: SENG 501, 503 or demonstrated equivalent competence.An examination of the impact of the Internet and/or intranet(s) on software and softwaredevelopment. How sockets, n-tiered client servers, mobile code, XML, and web services facilitatethe development of solutions that meet current and future software needs.
SENG 520. Requirements and Domain Analysis 3 hoursPrerequisite or co-requisite: SENG 500 or demonstrated equivalent competence.Requirements analysis; use cases, developer/client interaction. Domain analysis; domainmodeling, business process re-engineering.
SENG 525. Project Management 3 hoursPrerequisite: SENG 505.Planning, tracking, metrics, performance evaluation, recruiting, retention, team building, qualitycontrol, negotiation, risk analysis, legal issues, career planning.
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SENG 530. Database Management Systems 3 hoursPrerequisite: SENG 502 or demonstrated equivalent competence.OODBMSs, object-to-relational mappings, data warehousing, mass storage systems.
SENG 536. Modeling 3 hoursPrerequisite: SENG 505.This course explores the history, current use, and future of modeling in software development.Although UML is the modeling language used in this course, the focus is on understanding therole of modeling and the fundamental constructs needed in the modeling language. Modelingtools, meta-modeling, standards for tool interoperability, model driving architectures and “roundtrip engineering” will be explored.
SENG 540. Testing and Quality Assurance 3 hoursPrerequisites: SENG 503 or demonstrated equivalent competence and SENG 505. ISO certification, systems testing, testing OO components and systems, testing distributedsystems. Inspections and walk-throughs.
SENG 545. Programming Languages 3 hoursPrerequisite: 501 or demonstrated equivalent competence.Exception handling, execution environment, scripting, libraries as extensions of languages,development environments, language design.
SENG 550. Human-Computer Interaction 3 hoursPrerequisite: SENG 500 or demonstrated equivalent competence.User interface design, design for usability.
SENG 565. Topics in Software Engineering 1-3 hoursPrerequisite: Consent of instructor.Topics selected from areas of software engineering not covered in other courses. May be repeated.
SENG 570. Security Issues in Software Engineering 3 hoursPrerequisites: SENG 503, 504. Recommend SENG 515.The theory and practice of security concerns in software engineering and the softwaredevelopment process. Integrating security conscious processes to the software development cycle:eliciting and defining requirements for a secure system, designing a secure architecture, producingsecure code, testing for security, and installing a secure system.
SENG 583. Team Software Development Project 3 hoursPrerequisites: SENG 505, 510 and competence in the technologies to be used on the project asdetermined by the instructor.The student will participate as a team member in the development of a significant softwareengineering project or set of projects. Full documentation of the software system and developmentprocess will be required, including all the UML models, user manuals, test plans, and test cases.The focus will be on the architecture, design, implementation, testing and deployment of thesystem.
SENG 584. Management and Systems Analysis Project 3 hoursPrerequisites: SENG 520, 525.The student will participate as a manager and requirements analyst on a selected project or set ofprojects. Full documentation of the project plans, WBS, project requirements, domain models,QA plans and results, and development process will be required. The student will select and usethe appropriate CASE tools.
SENG 590. Software Development Portfolio Preparation 1 hourHelp in the design and construction of the Software Development Portfolio.
SENG 592. Software Engineering Internship 1-3 hoursPrerequisites: 18 hours of graduate course work and con\sent of school dean.
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Students work at a relevant industry to obtain on-the-job software engineering experience,preferably over an 8 to 12 week period during the summer. The program and supervisor must beapproved prior to registration. Each 150 clock hours count toward one credit hour. Proceduresand guidelines are available from the School.
SENG 595. Directed Study in Software Engineering 1-3 hoursPrerequisites: Consent of instructor and school dean.Individual or group work adjusted to meet particular needs of software engineering students. Maybe repeated up to six hours.
SENG 597. Object-Oriented Project 1-6 hoursPrerequisites: Completion of six core courses and consent of school dean.A significant software engineering project will be undertaken. A written project proposalspecifying the scope of the project as well as the deliverables is required. May be repeated up tosix hours total.
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY
Dean: Alberto dos SantosFaculty: Krystal Bishop, Charles D. Burks, Myrna Colon, Gerald Colvin,
Alberto dos Santos, Denise Dunzweiler, Leona Gulley, Carleton L. Swafford,John Wesley Taylor V, Penelope Webster, Ruth WilliamsMorris
Adjunct Faculty: Robert Coombs
The mission of the School of Education and Psychology is to prepare professionaleducators and psychologists at both undergraduate and graduate levels who can functioneffectively in a culturally pluralistic society and who are dedicated to assisting studentsin reaching their maximum potential in service to God and humanity.
The School of Education and Psychology is approved by the Tennessee State Boardof Education for the preparation of secondary and elementary teachers. The Master ofScience degree in School Counseling is also approved by the Tennessee State Board ofEducation.
Programs OfferedThe School of Education and Psychology offers a Master of Science degree with
three emphases in Counseling and a Master of Science in Education degree with fiveemphases.
The emphases in Counseling are:< Community Counseling< Marriage and Family Therapy< School Counseling
The emphases in Education are:< Curriculum and Instruction< Educational Administration and Supervision< Inclusive Education< Multiage Teaching< Outdoor Teacher Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE Community Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and
School Counseling
Objectives:1. To enhance competency in several areas of counseling services.2. To facilitate placement in the professional field.3. To provide studies in preparation for more advanced programs.4. To prepare candidates to obtain the appropriate credentials and/or licensure.
(Note: Each candidate is responsible for the realization of this goal, as each statehas its own standards.)
5. To train candidates to effectively serve others.
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Prerequisites for AdmissionIn addition to the admission requirements for graduate study, a candidate for the
Master of Science program with emphases in Community Counseling, Marriage andFamily Therapy, or School Counseling will comply with the following requirements:
1. The completion of a minimum of nine semester hours in psychology orbehavioral sciences on the upper division of the undergraduate level or on thegraduate level, including one class in research and/or statistics.
2. The absence of any felony or pending prosecution for felony.3. Two recommendations, including one from a college professor and another from
a work supervisor, attesting to the qualities of the candidate in terms ofrelationships and stability.
4. An interview by members of the psychology area of the School of Education andPsychology to assess the candidate's values, commitment to multiculturalism,attitudes, and communication skills. (The interview may take place beforeadmission or during the first session of classes.) At the time of the interview,candidates will be asked to complete a written “Statement of Purpose” regardingtheir motivation for joining the counseling program. This will be used to assessthe candidate’s written expression skills.
5. Academic records are examined to determine whether the applicant hasestablished a firm basis for graduate work in the proposed field of study. Inharmony with accepted academic practice for regular admission status, aminimum of 3.0 grade point average on undergraduate credit or 3.0 average on12 semester hours of graduate credit is required. Students with a grade pointaverage less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission on anindividual basis. Regular admission status will be granted if the provisionalstudent’s GPA averages 3.0 or higher at the end of the first 12 graduate semesterhours.
6. The results of the required Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE)provide additional evidence of the applicant’s aptitude and knowledge.Consideration is given to scholarly promise as well as achievement.International students whose first language is not English and who are applyingfor on-campus programs will be exempt from taking the Graduate Record Exam,but must submit their score on the Test Of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL).
7. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory results on record before the end ofthe first session of classes.
The School of Education and Psychology reserves the right to revoke admissionshould a candidate be deemed inappropriate for a counseling degree.
Graduation RequirementsA candidate must:1. Complete an application to graduate, which must be filed with the Records and
Advisement Office two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.3. Pass a written comprehensive examination designed by the faculty.4. Pass an oral defense of a video case presentation and/or a final position paper.
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Courses for Master of Science: Community Counseling Emphasis
The program includes 55 semester hours of courses and field practice. Additionalsemester hours may be required by candidates who need to remove deficiencies or whohave particular interests.
The CORE courses are as follows:
Courses Credit PSYC 510 Advanced Lifespan Development 3 PSYC 514 Drugs and Addictions 3 PSYC 516 Career Counseling 3 PSYC 520 Principles of Counseling 3 PSYC 521 Psychopathology 3 PSYC 522 Theories of Personality 3 PSYC 526 Ethics and Legal Aspects of Counseling 2 PSYC 530 Assessment and Appraisal 3 PSYC 553 Group Therapy and Procedures 3 PSYC 555 Theories and Techniques of Psychotherapy 3 PSYC 560 Multiculturalism Seminar 2 PSYC 570 Counseling in Community Agencies 3 PSYC 575 Administration of Counseling Services 3 PSYC 582 Clinical Practicum I 1 PSYC 583 Clinical Practicum II: Community Counseling 2 PSYC 584 Clinical Internship: Community Counseling 4 PSYC 588 Statistics 3 PSYC 590 Marriage and Family Therapy I 3 PSYC 593 Child and Adolescent Problems and Treatment 3 PSYC 596 Psychological Research 2
TOTAL 55
Candidates who wish to meet the requirements for the state licensure exam need aminimum of five (5) additional hours to equal the recommended sixty (60) hours:
Select five (5) hours from the following courses: PSYC 551 Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3 PSYC 558 Crisis Counseling 2 PSYC 565 Topics in Psychology 1-3 PSYC 591 Marriage and Family Therapy II 3 PSYC 592 Marriage and Family Therapy III 3 PSYC 595 Independent Study 1-3
Total Hours Required 60
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Courses for the Master of Science: Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis
The program includes 60 semester hours of courses and field practice.
The CORE courses are as follows:
Courses Credit PSYC 510 Advanced Lifespan Development 3 PSYC 514 Drugs and Addictions 3 PSYC 516 Career Counseling 3 PSYC 520 Principles of Counseling 3 PSYC 521 Psychopathology 3 PSYC 522 Theories of Personality 3 PSYC 526 Ethics and Legal Aspects of Counseling 2 PSYC 530 Assessment and Appraisal 3 PSYC 553 Group Therapy and Procedures 3 PSYC 555 Theories and Techniques of Psychotherapy 3 PSYC 560 Multiculturalism Seminar 2 PSYC 582 Clinical Practicum I 1 PSYC 583 Clinical Practicum II: Marriage and Family Therapy 2 PSYC 584 Clinical Internship: Marriage & Family Therapy 4 PSYC 588 Statistics 3 PSYC 590 Marriage and Family Therapy I 3 PSYC 591 Marriage and Family Therapy II 3 PSYC 592 Marriage and Family Therapy III 3 PSYC 593 Child and Adolescent Problems and Treatment 3 PSYC 596 Psychological Research 2
TOTAL 55
Select five (5) hours from the following courses: PSYC 551 Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3 PSYC 558 Crisis Counseling 2 PSYC 565 Topics in Psychology 1-3 PSYC 570 Counseling in Community Agencies 3 PSYC 575 Administration of Counseling Services 3 PSYC 595 Independent Study 1-3
Total Hours Required 60
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Courses for Master of Science: School Counseling Emphasis
This program includes 51 semester hours of courses and field practice. Additionalsemester hours may be required of candidates who need to remove deficiencies or whohave particular interests. Because of the State of Tennessee certification requirements,school counselor candidates without prior teaching experience will need to participatein a semester long orientation experience, including observation, participation in andanalysis of classroom teaching, in a school setting, as an early part of their academicprogram.
The CORE courses are as follows:
Courses Credit EDUC 520 Theories of Learning 2 EDUC 541 Principles of Counseling 3 PSYC 502 Foundations of School Counseling 2 PSYC 506 Developmental Psychology—Growth Years 3 PSYC 514 Drugs and Addictions 3 PSYC 516 Career Counseling 3 PSYC 526 Ethics and Legal Aspects of Counseling 2 PSYC 530 Assessment and Appraisal 3 PSYC 553 Group Therapy and Procedures 3 PSYC 558 Crisis Counseling 2 PSYC 560 Multiculturalism Seminar 2 PSYC 577 Administration of School Counseling Services 3 PSYC 582 Clinical Practicum I 1 PSYC 583 Clinical Practicum II: School Counseling 1 PSYC 584 Clinical Internship: School Counseling 4 PSYC 588 Statistics 3 PSYC 593 Child and Adolescent Problems and Treatment 3 PSYC 596 Psychological Research 2
TOTAL 45
Select six (6) hours from the following courses: EDCI 546 Improving Instruction 3 EDCI 570 Educational Assessment 3 EDMM 565 Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the Multiage Classroom 3 EDMM 577 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3 EDOE 593 Adventure-based Counseling 2 PSYC 551 Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3 PSYC 555 Theories and Techniques of Psychotherapy 3 PSYC 590 Marriage and Family Therapy I 3 PSYC 595 Independent Study 1-3
Total Hours Required 51
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
Objectives:1. To provide knowledge about school administration, educational curriculum, and
effective methods used in elementary, secondary, and college classrooms.2. To enhance the proficiency of career educators in their chosen areas of
specialization.3. To instill in students the desire to effectively serve others.4. To encourage students to perceive education as an on-going process.5. To lead students to a broad vision of education as a tool for analyzing and
processing social trends.
Prerequisites for AdmissionIn addition to the admission requirements for graduate study, a candidate for the
Master of Science program in Education will comply with the following requirements:1. Academic records are examined to determine whether the applicant has
established a firm basis for graduate work in the proposed field of study. Inharmony with accepted academic practice for regular admission status, aminimum of 3.0 grade point average on undergraduate credit or 3.0 average on12 semester hours of graduate credit is required. Students with a grade pointaverage of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission on anindividual basis. Regular admission status will be granted if the provisionalstudent’s GPA averages 3.0 or higher at the end of the first 12 graduate semesterhours.
2. Completion of a minimum of nine (9) semester credits in education courses.Generally, candidates who have graduated from undergraduate educationprograms easily fulfill this requirement. Candidates who have not completed thisrequirement may be granted provisional admission for a period of time mutuallyagreed upon with the Dean. Candidates for the Master of Science in Educationwith an Outdoor Education emphasis are exempt from this requirement, but arerequired to be interviewed prior to admittance to this program.
3. The results of the required Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE)provide additional evidence of the applicant’s aptitude and knowledge.Consideration is given to scholarly promise as well as achievement.International students whose first language is not English and who are applyingfor on-campus programs will be exempt from taking the Graduate Record Exam,but must submit their score on the Test Of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL).
Graduation RequirementsA candidate must:1. Complete an application to graduate, which must be filed with the Records and
Advisement Office two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.3. Pass a written comprehensive examination designed by the faculty and/or
present a cumulative portfolio (Outdoor Education emphasis).
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Courses for the Master of Science in Education
The CORE courses are as follows:
Courses Credit EDUC 520 Theories of Learning 2 EDUC 531 Technology and the Educator 2-3 EDUC 541 Principles of Counseling 3 EDUC 560 Educating for a Global Community 2 EDUC 588 Statistics 3 EDUC 596 Educational Research 2
TOTAL 14-15
One of the following emphases is to be selected:
Emphasis in CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The following courses are required: EDCI 545 Foundations of Curriculum Development 3 EDCI 546 Improving Instruction 3 EDCI 560 Curriculum Design 3 EDCI 570 Educational Assessment 3 EDCI 580 Field Work 2 EDUC 599 Master’s Research Project 3
Subtotal 31-32
Select two to three (2-3) hours from the following courses: EDAD 524 Foundations of Educational Administration 3 EDCI 535 Philosophy of Education 3 EDCI 565 Seminar: Trends in Education 3 EDIE 501 Inclusive Education in the Regular Classroom 3 EDMM 577 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3 EDOE 503 Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Education 2 EDOE 504 Field Experience in Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Ed 1
Total Hours Required 34-35
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Emphasis in EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION
The following courses are required: EDAD 524 Foundations of Educational Administration 3 EDAD 545 Supervision of Instruction 3 EDAD 570 Personnel Administration 3 EDAD 574 Legal Aspects of Education 3 EDAD 575 Internship in Administration 2 EDAD 579 School Finance 3 EDCI 545 Foundations of Curriculum Development 3
Subtotal 35
Select one to two (1-2) hours from the following courses: EDAD 576 School Public Relations 2 EDAD 578 Educational Facilities Planning 1 EDAD 595 Independent Study in Educational Administration 1-3 EDUC 599 Master’s Research Project 3
Total Hours Required 36-37
Emphasis in INCLUSIVE EDUCATION(Special Needs in the Regular Classroom)
The following courses are required: EDIE 501 Inclusive Education in the Regular Classroom 3 EDIE 531 Behavior Management of Exceptional Individuals 3 EDIE 541 Assessment of Exceptional Individuals 3 EDIE 557 Leadership in Inclusive Education 3 EDIE 567 Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Learning Differences 3 EDIE 580 Field Work 2
Subtotal 32
Select two to three (2-3) hours from the following courses: EDIE 512 Counseling and Psychology of Exceptional Individuals
and their Families 3 EDIE 595 Independent Study in Inclusive Education 1-3 EDMM 577 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3 EDUC 599 Master’s Research Project 3
Total Hours Required 34-35
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Emphasis in MULTIAGE TEACHING
The following courses are required: EDMM 527 Curriculum Development in Multiage Classrooms 3 EDMM 537 Teaching Strategies in Multiage Classrooms 3 EDMM 557 Leadership of Multiage Classrooms 3 EDMM 565 Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the Multiage Classroom 3 EDMM 567 Exceptional Students in Multiage Classrooms 3 EDMM 580 Field Work 2
Subtotal 32
Select two-three (2-3) hours from the following courses: EDMM 577 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3 EDMM 585 Workshop in Multiage Teaching 1-2 EDMM 595 Independent Study in Multiage Teaching 1-3 EDUC 599 Master’s Research Project 3
Total Hours Required 34-35
Emphasis in OUTDOOR TEACHER EDUCATION
This program is designed for classroom teachers, outdoor professionals, youthworkers or anyone who wants to use more effectively God’s book of nature in teachingand outdoor programming. Generally, the classes and field experiences involveexamining, evaluating, developing, and implementing outdoor education programs.Activities, such as canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, and rock climbing, are includedas part of many of the courses, but are not the primary focus. Students can completetheir course work in three to four semesters, plus a one-semester internship or researchproject in outdoor education by attending summer classes in June and July orparticipating in fall and winter sessions that require them to be on campus for two weekseach semester. This makes it possible for outdoor professionals to arrange their workschedules, so they can complete this program and continue to work. They will berequired to complete assignments, work on projects, and be in contact with theirprofessors and fellow students throughout the entire semester according to individualschedules outlined for each class.
The CORE courses are as follows: EDOE 538 Technology in Outdoor Education 2 EDOE 543 Outdoor Ministries for Teachers and Youth Leaders 2 EDOE 593 Adventure-based Counseling 2 EDUC 520 Theories of Learning 2 EDUC 596 Educational Research 2
TOTAL 10
The following courses are required: EDOE 503 Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Education 2 EDOE 504 Field Experience in Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Educ 1 EDOE 513 Nature Study 2 EDOE 514 Field Experience in Nature Study 1 EDOE 523 Leadership in Outdoor Education 2
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EDOE 524 Field Experience in Leadership in Outdoor Education 1 EDOE 533 Developing Outdoor Teaching Sites 2 EDOE 534 Field Experience in Developing Outdoor Teaching Sites 1
Subtotal 22
Electives
Select twelve (12) hours from the following courses: EDOE 525 Interpretation of Cultural and Historical Resources 2 EDOE 537 Lab Experience: Technology in Outdoor Education 1 EDOE 539 Outdoor Recreation 1-2 EDOE 553 Ecology Education 2 EDOE 563 Introduction to Wilderness Stewardship 2 EDOE 565 Writing about Nature/Journaling 1-2 EDOE 568 Nature Photography 1-2 EDOE 573 Outdoor Curriculum and Methods, Grades 1 - 6 1-2 EDOE 574 Outdoor Curriculum and Methods, Grades 7 - 12 1-2 EDOE 575 Internship in Outdoor Education 1-2 EDOE 585 Workshop in Outdoor Education 1-2 EDOE 595 Independent Study in Outdoor Education 1-3 EDUC 599 Master’s Research Project 3
Total Hours Required 34
COURSES
EDAD 524. Foundations of Educational Administration 3 hoursThis course discusses the purposes, organization, and administration of educational programs andinstitutions; the structure and control of school systems; the nature of administration; andconceptual foundations of educational administration.
EDAD 545. Supervision of Instruction 3 hoursDesigned for principals, superintendents and instructional supervisors concerned with theimprovement of teaching and learning through instructional leadership and professionalsupervision.
EDAD 570. Personnel Administration 3 hoursExplanations of personnel policy determination; procedures employed in recruitment, selection,appointment and induction of personnel; the formulation and administration of salary schedules;provisions for professional welfare and in-service improvement of personnel.
EDAD 574. Legal Aspects of Education 3 hoursLegal issues affecting teachers and educational administrators, including governmental relations,church-state issues, teacher employment, student control, children's rights, special services andschool board operations and procedures.
EDAD 575. Internship in Administration (by arrangement) 1-2 hoursPlanned administrative field experience in a school, school district, or educational agency; apractical or creative project dealing with an actual situation in an educational institution undersupervision of a faculty member in the area of educational administration. Plan approval andpermission of supervisor is required one semester in advance of registration. This course may berepeated.
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EDAD 576. School Public Relations 2 hoursThe interpersonal process in educational organizations, communications and group dynamics foreducational administrators. A study of the means for securing cooperative educational planningthrough mutual understanding between the school and its public.
EDAD 578. Educational Facilities Planning 1 hour A study of procedures in school plant planning: selecting a site, determining educationalspecifications for the building, selecting and working with an architect and managing schoolfacilities.
EDAD 579. School Finance 3 hoursFinancial and economic issues affecting educational institutions, including school support, costsof education, sources of school revenue and school budgeting processes. A study of schoolfinancial statements and budgets.
EDAD 595. Independent Study in Educational Administration 1-3 hoursIndividual research/study project in educational administration under the supervision of a graduatestudies professor. This course may be repeated.
EDCI 517. Educational Psychology 3 hoursThe study of psychological information and its application to the process of teaching and learning.This course covers theories of learning, pupil characteristics, pupil variability, motivation,classroom management, information processing, assessment, etc.
EDCI 535. Philosophy of Education 3 hoursThe study of philosophical concepts as they apply to education. Scriptural principles and Christianeducation principles as expounded by E. G. White are also covered.
EDCI 545. Foundations of Curriculum Development 3 hours
The foundations of curriculum development are studied. Emphasis is placed on the relationshipof curriculum development to the designing, implementation, and assessment of curriculum at anylevel.
EDCI 546. Improving Instruction 3 hoursThe strength and effectiveness of teaching models are presented. Innovation in lesson preparation,delivery and assessment are studied as well as integrating technology in the classroom. Studentsdevelop their ability to reflect on their own teaching performance and become skilled in supportingother teachers.
EDCI 560. Curriculum Design 3 hoursPrerequisite: EDCI 545.This course is designed to help educators who seek to analyze, develop, and improve curricula atspecific levels of schooling.
EDCI 565. Seminar: Trends in Education 3 hoursTrends and issues in curriculum and instruction are discussed, as well as ideas of educationalreformers and recognized leaders, and their critics.
EDCI 570. Educational Assessment 3 hoursDesigned to increase the student’s understanding and application of traditional and innovativetechniques of educational assessment including use of technological resources. Both learningand teaching assessment are covered.
EDCI 580. Field Work 2 hoursSupervised curriculum and instruction experience in approved educational institutions andagencies. All areas from elementary to higher education may be considered. Arrangement for thiscourse need to be made a minimum of three months ahead of time.
EDCI 595. Independent Study 1-3 hours
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Individual research/study project in curriculum and instruction under the supervision of a graduateprofessor.
EDIE 501. Inclusive Education in the Regular Classroom 3 hoursA comprehensive foundations survey of the psychological and educational problems faced byexceptional children in the regular classroom. Consideration is given to exceptionalities such ashearing impairment, speech and language difficulties, mental retardation, learning disabilities,emotional disturbance, visual impairment, physical handicaps, and the gifted child. Procedures forincluding the exceptional child into the regular classroom are emphasized.
EDIE 512. Counseling and Psychology of Exceptional Individuals and Their Families 3 hours
Consideration and practice of counseling techniques for use with exceptional individuals and theirfamilies. Included is a discussion of the psychological aspects of exceptionality, includinggiftedness, and disabilities in language, sensory, physical, intellectual, perceptual, and emotionalareas with implications for counseling and classroom learning.
EDIE 531. Behavior Management of Exceptional Individuals 3 hoursIn-depth examination and administration of various models and techniques for the management ofexceptional individuals within the classroom, home, and community.
EDIE 541. Assessment of Exceptional Individuals 3 hoursExamination and administration of assessment measures for exceptional individuals. On-site fieldexperience required. Teachers will learn how to administer screening instruments and drawinstructional implications from these. Case studies will be reviewed and teachers will be assistedin determining when a student should be referred for further professional testing.
EDIE 557. Leadership in Inclusive Education 3 hoursA philosophical and practical course designed for teachers to develop leadership in organizationalskills and planning strategies for inclusive classrooms and schools. A review of historical andcurrent research in inclusive school communities and the administration of these schools will beincluded.
EDIE 567. Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Learning Differences 3 hours
Planning, developing and implementing curriculum for exceptional students. Study will includethe identification of students with special learning needs and strategies for inclusion in themultiage classroom. A special emphasis is given to cognitive studies. (Credit not given if EDMM567 has been taken.)
EDIE 580. Field Work 2 hoursPrerequisite: Completion of 12 hours of Inclusive Education classes.Designed to meet the particular needs and interests of the individual participant. Action researchforms the basis for field work.
EDIE 595. Independent Study in Inclusive Education 1-3 hoursIndividual research/study project in special education in the regular classroom under thesupervision of a graduate studies professor. Must be conducted at a school where exceptionalchildren are in the regular classroom.
EDMM 527. Curriculum Development in Multiage Classrooms 3 hoursA study of curriculum models that facilitate integrated, thematic instruction. Analysis, evaluationand application of learning theories in the assessment, development and evaluation of curriculumfor multiage classrooms.
EDMM 537. Teaching Strategies in Multiage Classrooms 3 hours
EDMM 557. Leadership of Multiage Classrooms 3 hoursA review of the history and research of multiage classrooms. Study will include the administrationand marketing of small, non-traditional schools. Also included is the enhancement ofcommunication skills and leadership role when interacting with parents, school board members,school board in session and constituents.
EDMM 565. Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the Multiage Classroom 3 hoursAn advanced study of the developmental characteristics and needs of students in primary andmiddle grades. This study will be applied to designing developmentally and educationallyappropriate experiences across age and grade levels.
EDMM 567. Exceptional Students in Multiage Classrooms 3 hoursStudy will include both the identification of students with exceptional needs and methods ofdifferentiating instruction in the inclusion classroom. There will be an emphasis on usingappropriate and ongoing classroom assessments to inform curriculum and instruction (Credit notpermitted if EDIE 567 has been taken.)
EDMM 577. Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3 hoursExamines the various causes of reading difficulties and the instructional procedures, strategies andmaterials for remediating those difficulties.
EDMM 580. Field Work 2 hoursPrerequisite: Completion of a minimum of six hours of Multiage courses.Designed to meet the particular needs and interests of the individual participant. Action researchforms the basis for field work.
EDMM 585. Workshop in Multiage Teaching 1-2 hoursPrerequisite: Completion of a minimum of six hours of Multiage courses.Principles of workshop design, preparation, and presentation are incorporated into an actualworkshop presented by the student.
EDMM 595. Independent Study in Multiage Teaching 1-3 hoursPrerequisite: Completion of a minimum of six hours of Multiage courses.Individual research/study project in multiage teaching under the supervision of a graduate studiesprofessor.
EDOE 503. Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Education 2 hoursCo-requisite: EDOE 504.Basic concepts and the history of the outdoor education movement. Scope of contemporaryprograms in the U.S. and abroad. Examination of the teaching of learning processes relevant tooutdoor and environmental education. An additional lab fee will be required.
EDOE 504. Field Experience in Principles and Concepts of 1 hour Outdoor Education
Co-requisite: EDOE 503Experiences in this course are designed to support and supplement the theoretical foundationspresented in Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Education (EDOE 503) by on-site examinationsof schools, nature centers, and residential camps.
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Co-requisite: EDOE 514A field course for teachers and outdoor leaders to increase their knowledge, confidence, andawareness of nature. Interpretation of urban and rural wildlife that could be encountered by theteacher and students in the outdoor classroom will be covered. An additional lab fee will berequired.
EDOE 514. Field Experience in Nature Study 1 hourCo-requisite: EDOE 513. The experiences in this course are designed to support and supplement the lectures presented inNature Study (EDOE 513) and provide practical field experiences for helping outdoor teachersin using field keys, observing nature, and acquiring skills needed for studying plants and animalsin a variety of habitats.
EDOE 523. Leadership in Outdoor Education 2 hoursCo-requisite: EDOE 524.This course is for outdoor leaders and gives training in planning, organizing, and implementingoutdoor programs for children, youth, and adults. Experiences include evaluating the operationsof camp, recreation and residential programs.
EDOE 524. Field Experience in Leadership in Outdoor Education 1 hourCo-requisite: EDOE 523.The experiences in this course are designed to support and supplement the theoretical foundationspresented in Leadership in Outdoor Education (EDOE 523) and to provide opportunities toconduct on-site evaluations of outdoor education programs, their curricula, staffing, and financialmanagement.
EDOE 525. Interpretation of Cultural and Historical Resources 2 hoursThis course will emphasize the development of living history programs that focus on the lifestyleof people from various time periods, such as the Age of Exploration, the Early Colonial Period,the Revolutionary War, the Jeffersonian Era, and the Civil War. Participants will learn to recreatea historical period by dressing in period clothing and participating in realistic activities. Lab feewill be charged for materials and supplies.
EDOE 533. Developing Outdoor Teaching Sites 2 hoursCo-requisite: EDOE 534. This is an intensive seminar designed to provide practical field experience in developing a widerange of activities for the school yard, park or use in a resident facility. Participants in this seminarwill develop materials in the evenings and implement them the following day at a camping orenvironmental school site. An additional lab fee will be required.
EDOE 534. Field Experience in Developing Outdoor Teaching Sites 1 hourCo-requisite: EDOE 533.This course is designed to support and supplement Developing Outdoor Teaching Sites (EDOE533) and to provide practical field experiences in developing curriculum, as well as trails, gardens,ropes courses, or other physical needs of an outdoor site. The students will complete a project ata camp, nature center, or school yard site.
EDOE 537. Lab Experience: Technology in Outdoor Education 1 hourMust be taken concurrently with EDOE 538.This course is designed to support and supplement Technology in Outdoor Education (EDOE 538)and to provide practical laboratory experiences in surveying, sampling, or collecting data forbiological research.
EDOE 538. Technology in Outdoor Education 2 hoursThis course will provide participants with knowledge in using various types of equipment used
in surveying, sampling, or collecting data for biological research. Students will work withprofessionals in the field to develop the skills needed to use equipment, and then learn ways toinvolve their students in similar activities in the outdoor classroom.
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Various skills may be taught under this course heading. This course may focus on one of thefollowing: sailing, backpacking, snow skiing, rock climbing, spelunking, canoeing, or kayaking.It may be repeated with different skill emphases. It will be taught at a location suitable for theparticular activity being offered. An extra lab fee will be charged.
EDOE 543. Outdoor Ministries for Teachers and Youth Leaders 2 hoursThis seminar will focus on the use of nature study to lead children and youth to Christ. It isdesigned for teachers and youth leaders who want to learn more about using nature as a tool forwitnessing. Participants will learn to use nearby and/or familiar locations for environmentalunderstanding and inspiration.
EDOE 553. Ecology Education 2 hoursA study of the interrelationships of plants, animals, and their environment. Field work willintroduce the teacher to actual activities and simple sampling techniques that can be reproducedin the classroom and outdoor teaching site. Lab fee will be required for equipment to be takenback to the teacher’s classroom.
EDOE 563. Introduction to Wilderness Stewardship 2 hoursAn intensive back country camping course to be taught entirely in the field. It will provide thestudent with basic knowledge and understanding of minimal environmental impact on nature whilepursuing outdoor recreational activities. Professional reading will be required prior to the tripfrom writers such as Thoreau, Leopold, Muir, Carson and other voices of stewardship. Field tripfee will be charged for food and transportation.
EDOE 565. Writing about Nature/Journaling 1-2 hoursThis class will help the student explore the natural world through journaling. It focuses on writingand revising a journal. The following will be discussed: the creative process, and the elements ofgood writing, including the discovery process, writing introductions and conclusions, usingconcrete and specific language and appropriate style.
EDOE 568. Nature Photography 1-2 hoursA theoretical and practical study of photography as a means of communicating and recordingnature. Topics will include outdoor lighting, composition, exposure, color, and choosingequipment and film for nature photography. Students need their own cameras. A lab fee will becharged for film processing.
EDOE 573. Outdoor Curriculum and Methods, Grades 1 - 6 1-2 hoursThis course may focus on any of the following areas of emphasis: art, music, language arts, math,social studies, science, technology, health and physical education. The student will collect andorganize a file of teaching materials appropriate for outdoor education and evaluate outdooreducation activities. Twenty hours (20) of field experiences in selected outdoor schools andattendance at selected professional meetings are considered a part of this course. (One to twohours may be taken in each emphasis.)
EDOE 574. Outdoor Curriculum and Methods, Grades 7 - 12 1-2 hoursThis course may focus on any of the following areas of emphasis: English, history, math, socialstudies, science, technology, health and physical education. Students will collect and organize afile of teaching materials appropriate for outdoor education and evaluate outdoor educationactivities. Twenty (20) hours of field experience in selected outdoor schools and attendance atselected professional meetings are considered a part of this course.
EDOE 575. Internship in Outdoor Education 1-2 hoursAn internship designed to meet the particular needs and interests of the individual participant.Internship will be conducted in cooperation with a day or resident outdoor education facility.
EDOE 585. Workshop in Outdoor Education 1-2 hours
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Various skills may be offered under this course heading. Included are scuba diving, lifeguarding,water safety instructor training, first aid and CPR training, as well as training in wilderness firstaid, first responder, and other types of certification. This course may be repeated with differenttopics. The class will be taught in a location suitable for the activity being offered. A lab fee willbe required.
EDOE 593. Adventure-based Counseling 2 hoursA survey course introducing teachers, camp professionals, and other outdoor professionals to thefield of adventure-based counseling. Adventure games, initiative problems, and trust activities willbe used to guide the class in theory, concepts, methods, and philosophy of educational, vocational,health, and civic/ethical/social guidance.
EDOE 595. Independent Study in Outdoor Education 1-3 hoursPrerequisites: EDOE 503 and consent of the School of Education and Psychology. Individual research/study project in outdoor education under the supervision of a graduate studiesprofessor. May be conducted at a school or camp site.
EDUC 520. Theories of Learning 2 hoursA Biblical view of the learner and the learning process is used to examine current approaches tolearning theory. Behavioristic and cognitive-field learning theories, as well as teaching practices,are examined as they relate to theoretical perspectives. Theoretical principles are then used todevise practical teaching methodologies.
EDUC 531. Technology and the Educator 2-3 hoursStudy and analysis of the integration of technology in learning environments. The courseexamines technology-related issues from instructor, student and administrator perspectives. Issuesinclude the philosophy of and need for technology, learning outcomes associated with the use oftechnology, implementation of and problems associated with technology in the instructionalenvironment and technology related to administrative function and professional development.This course also seeks to provide the educator with an array of professional competencies so asto optimally leverage technology for instructional ends. This course incorporates a hands-onapproach and assumes basic competencies in word processing, presentation software, Internetusage, and the Windows operating system. Education majors must take three hours.
EDUC 541. Principles of Counseling 3 hoursTheories, processes, issues, specialities, and trends in counseling are studied. The counselor’spersonality and multicultural, ethical, and legal issues are presented. Practice in the basictechniques of counseling is given.
EDUC 560. Educating for a Global Community 2 hoursThe study of selected patterns for educating children and youth in a global setting.Multiculturalism issues and trends are discussed.
EDUC 588. Statistics 3 hoursThis course is cross-listed with PSYC 588. A student may receive credit from this course fromonly one program.This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics tobe applied to educational or psychological research: measure of central tendency and variability;correlation and regression; testing of hypothesis using the normal; binomial, t, F, and chi-squaredistribution.
EDUC 596. Educational Research 2 hoursThis course is cross-listed with PSYC 596. A student may receive credit from this course fromonly one program.Fundamentals of research methodology. Analysis, critical reading, evaluation, and application ofresearch needed for development of skills in research proposals. Includes the presentation of aproposal and the carrying out of a research project under supervision
EDUC 599. Master’s Research Project 3 hours
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This is a concentrated study on a problem or issue to be examined in the light of research. Thestudent is urged to work closely with his/her advisor during each phase of the development of theresearch project.
PSYC 500. Individual Study and Research 1-3 hoursIndividual study and research in psychology, especially designed to make up deficiencies in astudent’s undergraduate degree. This class is designed to make up deficiencies in a student’sundergraduate preparation and is not applicable to the graduate degree program.
PSYC 502. Foundations of School Counseling 2 hoursIncludes the history, philosophy, and trends in school counseling. This course gives a backgroundfor understanding the school setting, curriculum, and function of the school counselor.
PSYC 506. Developmental Psychology—Growth Years 3 hoursA study of human growth and development emphasizing the relationship that exists betweenphysical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects and its importance for the individual.Multicultural similarities and differences are also considered.
PSYC 510. Advanced Lifespan Development 3 hoursIssues in development throughout the life cycle are studied. The impact of early physical,cognitive, and psychological developmental issues and the effects of significant periods of lifechanges are considered along with their impact on family and community systems.
PSYC 514. Drugs and Addictions 3 hoursA comprehensive study of drugs and addictions. Particular focus will be placed on physiologicalfunctions related to the etiology and treatment of addiction in both therapeutic and educationalsettings, as well as on the Adventist perspective of wholistic health.
PSYC 516. Career Counseling 3 hoursVocational and academic information; vocational theories, trends, and experiential approach tocareer choices; study of how changes in society and technology bring about changes in theacademic and work world. Guidance centers, vocational interest testing, guidance technology, andmaterials are also considered.
PSYC 520. Principles of Counseling 3 hoursTheories, processes, issues, specialities, and trends in counseling are studied. The counselor'spersonality, and multicultural, ethical, and legal issues are presented. Practice in the basictechniques of counseling is given.
PSYC 521. Psychopathology 3 hoursPrerequisite: PSYC 520.The course emphasizes diagnostic criteria for the disorders included in DSM-IV. A descriptiveapproach is adopted. Mental disorders in terms of their behavioral signs and symptoms aredefined and categorized on the basis of their shared characteristics. Cultural variations insymptoms are discussed with each disorder. Gender and age-related features of the disorders arealso described.
PSYC 522. Theories of Personality 3 hoursTheories of personality and human behavior are analyzed in the light of social realities andlearning theories. Factors such as communication, multiculturalism, cybernetics, etc. areconsidered as explanations and examples of human social structures.
PSYC 526. Ethics and Legal Aspects of Counseling 2 hoursAnalyzes counseling ethics and legal factors related to the counseling profession. Real case studiesare considered.
PSYC 530. Assessment and Appraisal 3 hours
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Theoretical principles and practical applications of standardized instruments used in counselingand education. This course covers the selection, administration, interpretation and reporting of theresults of appropriate instruments of assessment. Emphasis is placed on personality, aptitude,achievement, and pathological testing.
PSYC 551. Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3 hoursThe study of exceptional individuals with consideration of intervention techniques. Specialattention is given to academic, behavioral, and vocational concerns.
PSYC 553. Group Therapy and Procedures 3 hoursPrerequisite: PSYC 520Group therapy dynamics, leadership, stages are studied. Group populations and types of groupsare discussed.
PSYC 555. Theories and Techniques of Psychotherapy 3 hoursThe study, diagnosis and treatment of psychological and behavioral disorders. Psychodynamic,humanistic, behavioral, cognitive, family, group and feminist therapies, community psychologyand crisis intervention are described. Issues related to elderly clients and members of culturally-diverse groups are discussed.
PSYC 558. Crisis Counseling 2 hoursA study of major theories and strategies for identifying and treating crises which affectindividuals in both community agency and school settings.
PSYC 560. Multiculturalism Seminar 2 hoursStudy of contemporary issues related to multicultural settings. Topics are selected according tointerest and to satisfy specific individual needs.
PSYC 565. Topics in Psychology 1-3 hoursSelected topics in psychology chosen from such areas as religion, ethics, child and/or youthpsychology, practice of school counseling, etc. This course may be repeated with an appropriatechange in topic.
PSYC 570. Counseling in Community Agencies 3 hoursPrerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours in degree program.Emphasizes developmental and preventative modalities as indicated by the community counselingdiscipline, along with a noted emphasis on education, growth and short-term interventions.Professional identity issues will also be covered. As the capstone course, this includes thecompletion of a position paper.
PSYC 575. Administration of Counseling Services 3 hoursThe standards of counseling practice, procedures, paperwork, and issues related to private, group,and state facilities are studied. Emphasis is placed on the needs of the client and theprofessionalism of the service rendered.
PSYC 577. Administration of School Counseling Services 3 hoursPrerequisites: Completion of at least 25 semester hours in the degree program.This is the capstone course for School Counseling and the organization, administration, andcoordination of counseling services in schools or school systems is the focus of this course.Includes methods of enhancing teamwork in the school community, as well as designing,implementing, and evaluating of a school counseling programs.
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Orientation to the field experience. The student will be oriented through the use of books, videos,presentations, discussion, observation, and practice sessions.
PSYC 583. Clinical Practicum II: CC/MFT 1-2 hoursPrerequisites: PSYC 520, 526, 553, 579. PSYC 555 may be taken concurrentlySupervised field experience in a psychological setting. A minimum of 100 hours of directobservation, consultation in the clinical area, and practice of counseling skills is required. Thestudent must attend a weekly hour-long individual supervision session with a supervisor and aweekly 1-1/2 hour group supervision. Videotaping of counseling sessions is essential. A lab feeis required. Applications for first semester Practicum II experiences must be submitted forapproval by October 15 of the previous school year. Applications for second semester PracticumII experience must be submitted for approval by April 15.
PSYC 583. Clinical Practicum II: School Counseling 1-2 hoursPrerequisites: EDUC 541; PSYC 502, 516, 520, 526, 553, 582.Supervised field experience in educational settings. A minimum of 100 hours of directobservation and classroom work, practice of counseling skills and consultation in a school settingis required. The student must attend a weekly hour-long individual supervision session with asupervisor and attend a weekly 1-1/2 hour group supervision. Video-taping of counseling sessionsis essential. A lab fee is required. Applications for first semester Practicum II experiences mustbe submitted for approval by October 15 of the previous school year. Applications for secondsemester Practicum II experience must be submitted for approval by April 15.
PSYC 584. Clinical Internship: Community Counseling 1-4 hoursPrerequisites: PSYC 583; Completion of 42 semester hours in degree program.Supervised field experience in a community agency. A minimum of 600 hours of clinical workis required. At least 240 hours will be direct client contact in the capacity of a communitycounselor. A wide range of clients will be chosen. This internship will be done under thedirection of a certified or licensed professional and will also include consultation with an assignedfaculty supervisor, research on clinical issues, and attendance at a weekly supervision group.Applications for first semester Practicum II experiences must be submitted for approval byOctober 15 of the previous school year. Applications for second semester Practicum II experiencemust be submitted for approval by April 15.
PSYC 584. Clinical Internship: Marriage and Family Therapy 1-4 hoursPrerequisites: PSYC 583; Completion of 42 semester hours in degree program.Supervised field experience in a community or family therapy agency. A minimum of 600 hoursof clinical work is required. At least 240 hours will be direct contact primarily with couples andfamilies. A wide range of clients will be chosen. This internship will be done under the directionof a certified or licensed professional and will also include consultation with an assigned facultysupervisor, research on clinical issues, and attendance at a weekly supervision group.Applications for first semester Practicum II experiences must be submitted for approval byOctober 15 of the previous school year. Applications for second semester Practicum II experiencemust be submitted for approval by April 15.
PSYC 584. Clinical Internship: School Counseling 1-4 hoursPrerequisites: PSYC 583; Completion of 36 semester hours in academic program.Supervised field experience in a school setting. A minimum of 600 hours of clinical work isrequired. This will include a variety of activities that a regularly employed school counselor isexpected to perform. At least 240 hours are required in direct client contact, individualcounseling, group work, developmental classroom guidance, and parent/community conferences.This will be done under the supervision of a certified school counselor and will also includeconsultation with an assigned faculty supervisor, research on clinical issues, and attendance at aweekly supervision group. Applications for first semester Practicum II experiences must besubmitted for approval by October 15 of the previous school year. Applications for secondsemester Practicum II experience must be submitted for approval by April 15.
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This course is cross-listed with EDUC 588. A student may receive credit from this course for onlyone program. This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge of descriptive andinferential statistics to be applied to educational or psychological research: measure of centraltendency and variability; correlation and regression; testing of hypothesis using the normal;binomial, t, F, and chi-square distribution.
PSYC 590. Marriage and Family Therapy I 3 hoursAn overview of major family therapy treatment models and their application utilizing case studies.Communications theory, structural, strategic, the Bowenian model, short-term brief, and othertheories will be considered. Family counseling in schools is also discussed.
PSYC 591. Marriage and Family Therapy II 3 hoursPrerequisite: PSYC 590.Issues of marriage and family will be explored in the context of family systems. These willinclude an in-depth study of human sexuality, sexual dysfunction and treatment, crisis counseling,addictive disorders, orientation to AIDS education and therapy, and other issues.
PSYC 592. Marriage and Family Therapy III 3 hoursPrerequisite: PSYC 591 and completion of at least 30 semester hours in degree program.An intensive study of selected treatment techniques focusing on identifying a therapeutic style bestsuited for the individual learner. This course should be taken with the Clinical Internship as itrequires the presentation of case work in a model. As the capstone course, this includes thecompletion of a position paper.
PSYC 593. Child and Adolescent Problems and Treatment 3 hoursA study of the major aberrant behavioral problems of children and adolescents. Appropriateinterventions will be discussed and practiced.
PSYC 595. Independent Study 1-3 hoursIndividual study and research in psychological issues under the supervision of the graduate facultymembers. Only two independent studies (a total of no more than six hours) are allowed to applytoward a student’s degree.
PSYC 596. Psychological Research 2 hoursThis course is cross-listed with EDUC 596. A student may receive credit from this course for onlyone program. Fundamentals of research methodology. Analysis, critical reading, evaluation, andapplication of research needed for development of skills in research proposals. Includes thepresentation of a proposal and the carrying out of a research project under supervision.
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SCHOOL OF NURSINGDean: L. Phil HuntGraduate Program Coordinator: Holly Gadd Faculty: Holly Gadd, David Gerstle, L. Phil Hunt, Barbara James, Mary Ann Roberts
Mission StatementSouthern Adventist University’s School of Nursing provides a learning environment
that fosters personal and professional excellence in caring for individual, family, andcommunity needs.
The School of Nursing’s graduate program is designed to provide opportunities foradvanced practice and upward mobility within health care. The purpose of the graduateprogram is to provide an SDA Christian graduate nursing education for individuals whodesire to serve the Seventh-day Adventist world church and local communities inadvanced nursing roles.
Programs OfferedThe School of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing with the followingemphases:< Adult Nurse Practitioner< Family Nurse Practitioner< Nurse Educator
The School of Nursing in collaboration with the School of Business andManagement offers a dual degree:
< Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA)
The School of Nursing offers an accelerated RN to MSN program for RegisteredNurses with an Associate Degree or Diploma in nursing. The emphases include:
< Adult Nurse Practitioner< Family Nurse Practitioner< Nurse Educator< Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
MSN Admission Requirements1. Completed application to the School of Nursing.2. A baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from a recognized college or
university with an accredited program.3. Current licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee or current multistate license
with privilege to practice in the state of Tennessee. 4. Three hours in statistics, equivalent to MATH 215.5. An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or better. If the candidate has previously taken
12 or more graduate credits from another college or university, the graduateGPA may be substituted in the formula for the undergraduate GPA.
6. Applicants with less than a 2.75 grade point average may be admittedprovisionally, but may progress through the program with a maximum of one Cgrade.
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7. Personal interview and two professional references.8. One year of nursing experience after graduation or recommendations from
nursing faculty.9. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 600 with testing
within the past year.
Admission to the Program:Full or part-time students may be admitted to the program during the Fall or Winter
semesters.
Application Process:1. Submit completed SAU nursing graduate application and all required documents
prior to Fall or Winter registration.2. Arrange for a personal interview with the graduate program coordinator prior to
the application deadline.3. Provide proof of current Tennessee RN licensure or multistate RN licensure,
current immunization, and Health Care Provider CPR certification.4. Complete essay of 250 words or less (see application).
Time Limits:The program is arranged to meet the needs of part-time and full-time students.
Normal progression through the program for the full-time student requires registrationfor 9 to 12 hours per semester. Normal progression for the part-time student requiresregistration for a minimum of one course per semester. Time permitted from enrollmentin the program to conferring of the MSN degree may not exceed five years. Applicationfor an extension will be considered on an individual basis.
Residence:The last 30 semester hours must be taken through the Southern Adventist University
School of Nursing. A maximum of 25% of program requirements are allowed astransfer credit. Transfer courses must be taken at an accredited institution, carry gradesof B or better, and be approved by the School of Nursing.
MSN Graduation Requirements1. Completed application to graduate, to be filed with the Records and Advisement
office a minimum of two months prior to expected graduation date.2. Completion of the program with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and no more than two
courses with C grades (one C grade for students admitted provisionally).3. Successful completion of the comprehensive examination for the non-thesis
option.4. Successful completion of NRSG 598 with a minimum of four credit hours or
NRSG 596 with a minimum of three hours.
Courses for the Master of Science in Nursing
The CORE courses are as follows:
Courses CreditNRSG 515 Theoretical Concepts of Nursing 2NRSG 520 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan 3NRSG 526 Nursing Research: Design and Critique 2NRSG 530 Nursing Research: Methods and Application 3
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NRSG 541 Health Care Policy 2NRSG 596 Nursing Project 3
OR NRSG 598 Thesis 4
TOTAL 15(16 thesis)
One of the following emphases is to be selected:
Emphasis in ADULT NURSE PRACTITIONER*
Objectives:The Adult Nurse Practitioner program will prepare graduate nurses who:1. Provide advanced nursing care for adults, families, and communities.2. Integrate theoretical knowledge as a guide for advanced practice.3. Promote wholistic Christ-centered care for adults, families, and communities. 4. Contribute to nursing knowledge through active involvement in research.5. Influence health care policy and the future direction of nursing.
Courses CreditNRSG 550 Advanced Pathophysiology 3NRSG 552 Advanced Pharmacology 3NRSG 554 Advanced Physical Assessment 3NRSG 556 Family and Community Systems 3NRSG 560 Primary Care of Adults 4NRSG 562 Practicum: Primary Care of Adults I 4NRSG 564 Role Development for Nurse Practitioners 2NRSG 566 Practicum: Primary Care of Adults II 4
TOTAL 26
Total Hours Required 41(42 thesis)
*Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for certificationexamination.
Emphasis in FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER*
Objectives:The Family Nurse Practitioner program will prepare graduate nurses who:1. Provide advanced nursing care for infants, children, adolescents, adults, families,
and communities.2. Integrate theoretical knowledge as a guide for advanced practice.3. Promote wholistic Christ-centered care for infants, children, adolescents, adults,
families, and communities.4. Contribute to nursing knowledge through active involvement in research.5. Influence health care policy and the future direction of nursing.
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NRSG 550 Advanced Pathophysiology 3NRSG 552 Advanced Pharmacology 3NRSG 554 Advanced Physical Assessment 3NRSG 556 Family and Community Systems 3NRSG 560 Primary Care of Adults 4NRSG 562 Practicum: Primary Care of Adults I 4NRSG 564 Role Development for Nurse Practitioners 2NRSG 566 Practicum: Primary Care of Adults II 4NRSG 570 Primary Care of Children 3NRSG 572 Practicum: Primary Care of Children 2
TOTAL 31
Total Hours Required 46(47 thesis)
*Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for certificationexamination
Emphasis in NURSE EDUCATOR
Objectives:The Nurse Educator program will prepare graduates who will:1. Demonstrate competency in curriculum development, classroom, and clinical
education, evaluation, and use of instructional technology.2. Demonstrate expertise in a defined area of clinical interest.3. Utilize the process of scientific inquiry to validate and refine knowledge.4. Implement wholistic, Christ-centered education for students.5. Influence health care policy and the future direction of nursing.
(See the School of Education and Psychology for EDCI/EDUC course descriptions)
Courses CreditEDCI 535 Philosophy of Education 3EDUC 520 Theories of Learning 2EDUC 531 Technology and the Educator 2NRSG 550 Advanced Pathophysiology 3NRSG 556 Family and Community Systems 3NRSG 576 Assessment for Advanced Practice 2NRSG 580 Nursing Curriculum Design & Evaluation 4NRSG 582 Teaching Practicum: Area of Emphasis 3NRSG 584 Clinical Education Practicum: Area of Emphasis 1NRSG 591 Practicum: Area of Clinical Emphasis 2
TOTAL 25
Total Hours Required 40(41 thesis)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING/
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Objectives:Graduates of the MSN/MBA program will:1. Demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise in nursing, business and health care
administration.2. Develop a wholistic Christ-centered nursing and business philosophy related
to the dynamic healthcare arena.3. Acquire a balance of nursing, administrative and business skills for service in
positions of leadership and management.4. Contribute to nursing knowledge through active involvement in research.5. Influence health care policy and the future direction of nursing.
Prerequisites for AdmissionThe Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA)is designed for students with a baccalaureate degree in nursing and ability todemonstrate competency in healthcare management. Individuals with minimal orno business/management background may be required to demonstrate basicknowledge and/or skills in these areas.
MSN/MBA Admission Requirements:1. Completed applications to the School of Nursing and the School of Business
and Management. 2. A Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from a college or university
with an accredited nursing program.3. Current licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee or current multistate
license with privilege to practice in the state of Tennessee.4. Three hours in statistics, equivalent to MATH 215.5. A Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) taken within the past five
years. Students will be admitted based on the following formula: GPA x200+GMAT = 1000.
6. Applicants with less than a 3.00 grade point average or a combinedGPA/GMAT score of less than 1000 may be admitted provisionally providedtheir combined score is above 850.
7. One year of nursing experience after graduation or recommendations fromnursing faculty.
8. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 600, with testingwithin the past year.
9. Personal interview with the Graduate Program Coordinator and twoprofessional references.
Admission to the Dual-degree Program:Full-time or part-time students may be admitted to the MBA program during the
Fall, Winter, or Summer semesters and the MSN courses for the Fall or Wintersemesters. Students may choose to take the MSN core courses and MBA courses at thesame time or complete one program of study prior to entering the other.
Time Limits:The programs are structured to meet the needs of part-time and full-time students.
Normal progression through the dual-degree program for the full-time student requiresregistration for a minimum of 9 to 12 hours per semester. Normal progression for thepart-time student requires registration for a minimum of one course per semester. Timepermitted from enrollment in the dual-degree program to conferring of the MSN/MBAdegrees may not exceed six years. Application for an extension will be considered on
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an individual basis.
Residence:The last 30 semester hours must be taken through the Southern Adventist University
School of Nursing and/or the School of Business and Management. A maximum of25% of program requirements are allowed as transfer credit. Transfer courses must betaken at an accredited institution, carry grades of B or better, and be approved by theSchool.
MSN/MBA Graduation Requirements1. Completed application to graduate, to be filed with the Records and
Advisement office a minimum of two months prior to expected graduation date.2. Completion of the dual-degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and no
more than two courses with C grades.3. Successful completion of the comprehensive examination for the non-thesis
option.4. Successful completion of NRSG 598 with a minimum of four credit hours or
NRSG 596 with a minimum of three hours.
Courses for the Master of Science in Nursing/Master in Business Administration
The Nursing CORE courses are as follows:
Courses CreditNRSG 515 Theoretical Concepts of Nursing 2NRSG 520 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan 3NRSG 526 Nursing Research: Design and Critique 2NRSG 530 Nursing Research: Methods and Application 3NRSG 541 Health Care Policy 2NRSG 596 Nursing Project 3
ORNRSG 598 Thesis 4
TOTAL 15(16 thesis)
The Business Administration CORE courses are as follows:(See the School of Business and Management for course descriptions)
BUAD 505 Management in a Changing World 3BUAD 510 Accounting for Control and Decision Making 3BUAD 520 Financial Management 3BUAD 530 Organizational Behavior 3BUAD 540 Marketing Management 3BUAD 555 Leadership and Change 3BUAD 560 Seminar in Entrepreneurship 3BUAD 570 Strategic Decision Making 3
TOTAL 24Emphasis in HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION(See School of Business and Management for course descriptions)
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Required nursing emphasis course:NRSG 578 Advanced Nursing Leadership and Role Development 3
Select nine (9) hours from the following coursesHADM 505 Nutritional Assessment for Healthcare Professionals 3HADM 510 The Fundamentals of Hospitality 3HADM 520 Operations Management and the Clinical Professional 3HADM 530 Healthcare Administration 3HADM 540 Legal Aspects of Healthcare Administration 3HADM 550 Entrepreneurship and the Healthcare Professional 3HADM 560 Healthcare Finance 3HADM 585 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Professional 3LTCA 505 Psychology and Physiology of Aging 3LTCA 510 Long Term Care Administration 3
TOTAL 12
Total Hours Required 51(52 thesis)
ACCELERATEDRN TO MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
The accelerated RN to MSN program allows the RN to move more quickly throughthe nursing requirements toward a professional career goal. In this program there is noBS degree. Instead the student moves through a combination of BS and MSN coursework and is awarded only a MSN degree at completion of all MSN requirements.Students choosing not to complete the accelerated RN to MSN program may receive theBS degree in nursing only by completing the regular BS program requirements (seeundergraduate catalog).
RN to MSN Admission Requirements:1. Completed application to the School of Nursing. 2. An Associate degree or diploma with a major in nursing from a recognized
college or university with an accredited program.3. Current licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee or current multistate license
with privilege to practice in the state of Tennessee.4. Completion of all Southern Adventist University general education and cognate
course requirements for the BS degree with a major in nursing, or an approvedplan for concurrent completion of these requirements.
5. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00.6. Personal interview and two professional references.7. One year of nursing experience after graduation or recommendations from
nursing faculty.8. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 600, with testing
within the past year.Admission to the Program:
Full-time or part-time students may be admitted to the program during the Fall orWinter semesters after completion of BS general education and cognate requirements.
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Application Process:1. Submit completed SAU nursing graduate application and all required documents
prior to Fall or Winter registration.2. Arrange for a personal interview with the graduate program coordinator prior to
the application deadline.3. Provide proof of current Tennessee RN licensure or multistate RN licensure,
current immunization, and Health Care Provider CPR certification.4. Complete essay of 250 words or less (see application).
Time Limits:The program is arranged to meet the needs of part-time and full-time students.
Normal progression through the program for the full-time student requires registrationfor a minimum of 9 to 12 hours per semester. Normal progression for the part-timestudent requires registration for a minimum of one course per semester. Time permittedfrom enrollment in the program to conferring of the MSN degrees may not exceed fiveyears. Application for an extension will be considered on an individual basis.
Residence:The last 30 semester hours must be taken through Southern Adventist University
School of Nursing. A maximum of 25% of program requirements are allowed astransfer credit. Transfer courses must be taken at an accredited institution, carry gradesof B or better, and be approved by the School.
Accelerated RN to MSN Graduation Requirements1. Completed application to graduate, to be filed with the Records and Advisement
office a minimum of two months prior to expected graduation date.2. Completion of the program with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and no more than two
courses with C grades.3. Successful completion of the comprehensive examination for the non-thesis
option.4. Successful completion of NRSG 598 with a minimum of four credit hours or
NRSG 596 with a minimum of three hours.
Substitutions for BS to MSN
BS level courses: NRSG 322 Transitions in Professional Nursing 3 **NRSG 328 Nursing Assessment 3
Substitute NRSG 554, Advanced Physical Assessment (3 hrs) ORNRSG 576, Assessment for Advanced Practice (2 hrs)
NRSG 340 Community Health Nursing 5 *NRSG 389 Nursing Pharmacology 3
*=Adult Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner emphases only **=Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Educator emphases only ***=MSN/MBA only****=All emphases (Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, and MSN/MBA)
Courses for Accelerated RN to Master of Science in Nursing
The Nursing CORE courses are as follows:
Courses CreditNRSG 515 Theoretical Concepts of Nursing 2NRSG 520 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan 3NRSG 526 Nursing Research: Design and Critique 2NRSG 530 Nursing Research: Methods and Application 3NRSG 541 Health Care Policy 2NRSG 596 Nursing Project 3
ORNRSG 598 Thesis 4
TOTAL 15(16 thesis)
One of the following emphases is to be selected:
Emphasis in ADULT NURSE PRACTITIONER (accelerated option)*
Objectives:The Adult Nurse Practitioner program will prepare graduate nurses who: 1. Provide advanced nursing care for adults, families, and communities.2. Integrate theoretical knowledge as a guide for advanced practice.3. Promote wholistic Christ-centered care for adults, families, and communities. 4. Contribute to nursing knowledge through active involvement in research.5. Influence health care policy and the future direction of nursing.
MSN Core 15-16
Emphasis courses:
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BS level nursing courses: CreditNRSG 322 Transitions in Professional Nursing 3NRSG 340 Community Health 5NRSG 485 Nursing Leadership and Management 3
Master level nursing courses: NRSG 550 Advanced Pathophysiology 3NRSG 552 Advanced Pharmacology 3NRSG 554 Advanced Physical Assessment 3NRSG 556 Family and Community Systems 3NRSG 560 Primary Care of Adults 4NRSG 562 Practicum: Primary Care of Adults I 4NRSG 564 Role Development for Nurse Practitioners 2NRSG 566 Practicum: Primary Care of Adults II 4
TOTAL 37
Total Hours Required in Major 52(Excluding general education and cognates) (53 thesis)
*Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for certificationexamination.
Emphasis in FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (accelerated option)*
Objectives:The Family Nurse Practitioner program will prepare graduate nurses who:1. Provide advanced nursing care for infants, children, adolescents, adults, families,
and communities.2. Integrate theoretical knowledge as a guide for advanced practice.3. Promote wholistic Christ-centered care for infants, children, adolescents, adults,
families, and communities.4. Contribute to nursing knowledge through active involvement in research.5. Influence health care policy and the future direction of nursing.
MSN Core 15-16
Emphasis courses:
BS level nursing courses: CreditNRSG 322 Transitions in Professional Nursing 3NRSG 340 Community Health Nursing 5NRSG 485 Nursing Leadership and Management 3
Master level nursing courses:
NRSG 550 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
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NRSG 552 Advanced Pharmacology 3NRSG 554 Advanced Physical Assessment 3NRSG 556 Family and Community Systems 3NRSG 560 Primary Care of Adults I 4NRSG 562 Practicum: Primary Care of Adults I 4NRSG 564 Role Development for Nurse Practitioners 2NRSG 566 Practicum: Primary Care of Adults II 4NRSG 570 Primary Care of Children 3NRSG 572 Practicum: Primary Care of Children 2
TOTAL 42
Total Hours Required in Major 57(Excluding general education and cognates) (58 thesis)
*Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for certificationexamination.
Emphasis in NURSE EDUCATOR (accelerated option)
Objectives:The Nurse Educator program will prepare graduates who will:1. Demonstrate competency in curriculum development, classroom, and clinical
education, evaluation, and use of instructional technology.2. Demonstrate expertise in a defined area of clinical interest.3. Utilize the process of scientific inquiry to validate and refine knowledge.4. Implement wholistic, Christ-centered education for students.5. Influence health care policy and the future direction of nursing.
MSN Core 15-16
Emphasis courses:(See the School of Education and Psychology for EDCI/EDUC course descriptions)
BS level nursing courses: CreditNRSG 322 Transitions in Professional Nursing 3NRSG 340 Community Health Nursing 5NRSG 389 Nursing Pharmacology 3NRSG 485 Nursing Leadership and Management 3
Master level courses:EDCI 535 Philosophy of Education 3EDUC 520 Theories of Learning 2EDUC 531 Technology and the Educator 2NRSG 550 Advanced Pathophysiology 3NRSG 556 Family and Community Systems 3NRSG 576 Assessment for Advanced Practice 2NRSG 580 Nursing Curriculum Design & Evaluation 4NRSG 582 Teaching Practicum: Area of Emphasis 3NRSG 584 Clinical Education Practicum: Area of Emphasis 1
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NRSG 591 Practicum: Area of Clinical Emphasis 2
TOTAL 39
Total Hours Required 54(55 thesis)
ACCELERATEDRN TO MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING/MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Objectives:Graduates of the RN to MSN/MBA program will:1. Demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise in nursing, business and healthcare
administration.2. Develop a wholistic Christ-centered nursing and business philosophy related to
the dynamic healthcare arena.3. Acquire a balance of nursing, administrative and business skills for service in
positions of leadership and management.4. Contribute to nursing knowledge through active involvement in research.5. Influence healthcare policy and the future direction of nursing.
Prerequisites for AdmissionThe accelerated RN to Master of Science in Nursing/Master of BusinessAdministration (MSN/MBA) is designed for Registered Nurse students with theability to demonstrate competency in healthcare management. Individuals withminimal or no business/management background may be required to demonstratebasic knowledge and/or skills in these areas. The accelerated RN to MSN/MBAprogram allows the RN to move more quickly through the nursing requirementstoward a professional career goal. In this program there is no BS graduation.Instead the student moves through a combination of BS, MSN and MBA coursework and is awarded both the MSN and MBA degrees at completion of all BS andMSN/MBA program requirements. Students choosing not to complete theaccelerated RN to MSN/MBA program may receive the BS degree in nursing onlyby completing the regular BS program requirements (see Undergraduate Catalog).
RN to MSN/MBA Admission Requirements:1. Completed applications to the School of Nursing and the School of Business and
Management. 2. An Associate degree or diploma with a major in nursing from a college or
university with an accredited nursing program.3. Current licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee or current multistate license
with privilege to practice in the state of Tennessee.4. Completion of all Southern Adventist University general education and cognate
course requirements for the BS degree with a major in nursing.5. A Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) taken within the past five
years. Students will be admitted based on the following formula: GPA x200+GMAT = 1000.
6. Applicants with less than a 3.00 grade point average or a combined GPA/GMATscore of less than 1000 may be admitted provisionally provided their combined
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score is above 850.7. One year of nursing experience after graduation or recommendations from
nursing faculty.8. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 600, with testing
within the past year.9. Personal interview with the Graduate Program Coordinator and two professional
references.
Admission to the Dual-degree Program:Full-time or part-time students may be admitted to the MBA program during the
Fall, Winter, or Summer semesters and the MSN courses for the Fall or Wintersemesters after completion of the BS general education and cognate courses. Studentsmay choose to take the MSN core courses and MBA courses at the same time orcomplete one program of study prior to entering the other.
Time Limits:The programs are structured to meet the needs of part-time and full-time students.
Normal progression through the dual-degree program for the full-time student requiresregistration for a minimum of 9 to 12 hours per semester. Normal progression for thepart-time student requires registration for a minimum of one course per semester. Timepermitted from enrollment in the accelerated dual-degree program to conferring of theMSN/MBA degrees may not exceed six years. Application for an extension will beconsidered on an individual basis.
Residence:The last 30 semester hours must be taken through the Southern Adventist Univeristy
School of Nursing and/or the School of Business and Management. A maximum of25% of program requirements are allowed as transfer credit. Transfer courses must betaken at an accredited institution, carry grades of B or better, and be approved by theSchool.
MSN/MBA Graduation Requirements1. Completed application to graduate, to be filed with the Records and Advisement
office a minimum of two months prior to expected graduation date.2. Completion of the dual-degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and no
more than two courses with C grades.3. Successful completion of the comprehensive examination for the non-thesis
option.4. Successful completion of NRSG 598 with a minimum of four credit hours or
NRSG 596 with a minimum of three hours.
Courses for AcceleratedRN to Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration
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BS level nursing courses: CreditNRSG 322 Transitions in Professional Nursing 3NRSG 328 Nursing Assessment 3NRSG 340 Community Health Nursing 5NRSG 389 Nursing Pharmacology 3NRSG 434 Pathophysiology 3
TOTAL 17
The Master of Science in Nursing CORE courses are as follows:
Courses CreditNRSG 515 Theoretical Concepts of Nursing 2NRSG 520 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan 3NRSG 526 Nursing Research: Design and Critique 2NRSG 530 Nursing Research: Methods and Application 3NRSG 541 Health Care Policy 2NRSG 596 Nursing Project 3
OR NRSG 598 Thesis 4
TOTAL 15(16 thesis)
The Business Administration CORE courses are as follows:(See the School of Business and Management for course descriptions)
BUAD 505 Management in a Changing World 3BUAD 510 Accounting for Control and Decision Making 3BUAD 520 Financial Management 3BUAD 530 Organizational Behavior 3BUAD 540 Marketing Management 3BUAD 555 Leadership and Change 3BUAD 560 Seminar in Entrepreneurship 3BUAD 570 Strategic Decision Making 3
TOTAL 24
Emphasis in HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION(See School of Business and Management for course descriptions)
Required nursing emphasis course:NRSG 578 Advanced Nursing Leadership and Role Development 3
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Select nine (9) hours from the following coursesHADM 505 Nutritional Assessment for Healthcare Professionals 3HADM 510 The Fundamentals of Hospitality 3HADM 520 Operations Management and the Clinical Professional 3HADM 530 Healthcare Administration 3HADM 540 Legal Aspects of Healthcare Administration 3HADM 550 Entrepreneurship and the Healthcare Professional 3HADM 560 Healthcare Finance 3HADM 585 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Professional 3LTCA 505 Psychology and Physiology of Aging 3LTCA 510 Long Term Care Administration 3
TOTAL 12
Total Hours Required in Majors 68(Excluding general education and cognates) (69 thesis)
Master of Science in Nursing Core Courses
NRSG 515. Theoretical Concepts of Nursing 2 hoursPrerequisite: Admission to the program or permission of dean or program coordinator.A survey of the theories and concepts of nursing science as applied to the increase in substantivenursing knowledge. A wholistic Christian perspective is taken on major issues involved in thedevelopment of nursing knowledge. Critique of theory is applied to the Neuman Systems Modeland other selected models and theories.
NRSG 520. Health Promotion Across the Lifespan 3 hoursPrerequisite: Admission to the program or permission of dean or program coordinator.Focuses on assisting clients in retaining, attaining, and maintaining optimal health throughmanagement of stressors across the five variables of the client system. Change theory, nursingtheory, learning theory, and health promotion principles are used to design and evaluateinterventions that enhance client’s flexible line of defense.
NRSG 526. Nursing Research: Design and Critique 2 hoursPre- or co-requisites: Basic statistics course equivalent to MATH 215 and NRSG 515.Examination of the fundamental elements of quantitative and qualitative research designs utilizedto ethically address nursing research questions related to stressors and their impact on equilibriumin client and nursing systems. Evaluation and critique of existing research is emphasized.Development of an area of research interest and related research questions are achieved throughan initial review of literature. Assumes basic computer skills.
NRSG 530. Nursing Research: Methods and Application 3 hoursPrerequisite: NRSG 526.Continued review of literature, examination and application of quantitative and qualitativeresearch methods, leading to the development of a research proposal. Emphasis is placed onethical data collection, management and analysis in investigating research questions andhypotheses in client and nursing systems. Application of descriptive and inferential statistics isincluded.
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NRSG 541. Health Care Policy 2 hoursPrerequisite: Admission to the program or permission of dean or program coordinator.Examines health care policy issues affecting nursing education, administration, advanced clinicalpractice, clients, and client systems. Includes an overview of health care policy in the public andprivate sectors and provides the student with essential skills to understand and influence currenthealth care policy formation as it relates to areas of interest for nurses such as clinical practice,health promotion and disease prevention and intervention at the primary, secondary, and tertiarylevels.
NRSG 545. Supervised Research 3 hoursPrerequisites: Senior status and permission of dean or program coordinator.Participation in a faculty research study including assigned experiences at various steps of theresearch process, culminating in a scholarly paper appropriate for professional publication and/orpresentation.
NRSG 596. Nursing Project 3 hoursPrerequisites: Senior status and permission of the dean or the program coordinator.The student addresses a practice problem, issue, or need within his or her area of emphasis bywriting a proposal and carrying out activities directed to solving the problem, resolving the issue,or meeting the need. The project may involve research, producing a product, or instituting changein a practice setting, or any combination of these three. The student is supervised by a facultymentor. The project should lead to a scholarly paper, a presentation, an implementation, a productusable by others, or a publishable manuscript.
NRSG 598. Thesis 4 hoursPrerequisites: NRSG 530, senior status, and permission of program coordinator.Student designed research under the supervision of a faculty committee culminating in a masterthesis.
Adult Nurse Practitioner Courses
NRSG 550. Advanced Pathophysiology 3 hoursA study of alterations in physiologic systems frequently encountered in primary care, with in-depth analysis of risk factors, pathophysologic changes, and associated clusters ofsigns/symptoms. Pathophysiologic theories and research are presented as a basis for advancedpractice.
NRSG 552. Advanced Pharmacology 3 hoursPrerequisite: Enrollment in core courses or permission of dean or program coordinator.Focuses on the appropriate clinical use of medications in the maintenance and strengthening ofthe client system’s lines of resistance and defense. Emphasis is placed on therapeuticprescription/use of medications in common recurrent health problems.
NRSG 554. Advanced Physical Assessment 3 hoursPrerequisite: Enrollment in core courses or permission of dean or program coordinator.In-depth focus on history taking and assessment of the five variables of the client system. Buildson basic assessment skills through didactic and clinical applications. Includes advancedpreparation in obtaining and interpreting ECGs and analyzing radiologic films. Includes aminimum of 60 hours clinical practice.
NRSG 556. Family and Community Systems 3 hoursPrerequisite: Completion of core courses or permission of dean or program coordinator.Perspectives of family composition, culture, values, ethics, development, growth, and behaviorsthat influence the well-being of the client in the framework of the community. Methods inassessment of family structure, dynamics, performance, epidemiology, and strengths/weaknesses
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furnish the basis for developing approaches for primary, secondary and tertiary interventions andimprovement of family functions.
NRSG 560. Primary Care of Adults 4 hoursPrerequisites: NRSG 550, 554; Pre- or co-requisite: NRSG 552. Comprehensive primary care course emphasizing primary, secondary, and tertiary care of well andill adults. Concepts of health promotion, pathophysiology, epidemiology, pharmacology, andphysical assessment are integrated throughout as common and chronic health problems arestudied. Diagnostic tests are reviewed. Differential and actual diagnoses are discussed based onclient presentation. Management plans are formulated based on standards of practice and bestevidence.
NRSG 562. Practicum: Primary Care of Adults I 4 hoursPre- or co-requisite: NRSG 560.Clinical practicum in the differential diagnosis and management of common and chronic adulthealth problems. Includes intensives for clinical procedures and wound management. Preceptedby nurse practitioners and other healthcare providers. Includes a minimum of 240 hours of clinicalpractice.
NRSG 564. Role Development for Nurse Practitioners 2 hoursPrerequisite: NRSG 560.A capstone course focusing on professional and clinical issues, roles, relationships, legal andethical situations, practice management, and preparation for professional NP certification.
NRSG 566. Practicum: Primary Care of Adults II 4 hoursPrerequisite: NRSG 562; Co-requisite: NRSG 564.A continuation of clinical practicum with emphasis on the differential diagnosis and managementof the more intensive common, acute, and chronic adult health problems. Precepted by nursepractitioners and other healthcare providers. Includes a minimum of 240 hours of clinical practice.
Family Nurse Practitioner Courses
NRSG 570. Primary Care of Children 3 hoursPre- or co-requisites: NRSG 550, 552, 554.Theoretical concepts in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in infants, children, andadolescents including the assessment, health promotion, diagnosis, and therapeutic managementof common acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on developmental needs andthe pathophysiologic stressors as well as the impact of the family on the health of the child.
NRSG 572. Practicum: Primary Care of Children 2 hoursPre- or co-requisite: NRSG 570.Clinical practicum that promotes application of theoretical concepts and development of skills inprimary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in infants, children, and adolescents including thediagnosis and therapeutic management of common acute and chronic health problems. Includesa minimum of 120 hours of clinical practice.
Nurse Educator CoursesNRSG 576. Assessment for Advanced Practice 2 hours
Prerequisite: Enrollment in core courses or permission of dean or program coordinator.Advanced studies in history taking and assessment of the five variables of the client system.Builds on basic assessment skills through didactic and clinical applications. Applies pharmacogicprinciples to assessment findings. Not open to students in nurse practitioner emphasis.
NRSG 580. Nursing Curriculum Design and Evaluation 4 hoursPrerequisite: Enrollment in core courses, or permission of dean or program coordinator.A study of curriculum development, design, implementation, and evaluation in nursing education.Theories and models for curriculum design and evaluation are examined. The Neuman Systems
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Model and selected educational and nursing theories are evaluated for usefulness andimplementation into the nursing classroom situation. Curricular strategies and evaluation methodsthat address the affective, cognitive, and psychomotor domains of learning within classroom andclinical settings are analyzed. Test design, construction, blue printing, and analysis are included.
NRSG 582. Teaching Practicum: Area of Clinical Emphasis 3 hoursA capstone course that provides a setting for practice of the nurse educator role. Opportunity willbe provided for the student to integrate theories such as the Neuman Systems Model, concepts,strategies, and technical innovations in the classroom . One hour theory, two hours clinical (90clock hours).
NRSG 584. Clinical Education Practicum: Area of Clinical Emphasis 1 hourProvides opportunity to apply educational strategies with students of nursing in the clinical areaof choice. Includes 60 hours of clinical practice.
NRSG 591. Practicum: Area of Clinical Emphasis 2 hoursAn individualized clinical practicum in the specific area of clinical emphasis chosen by the studentdesigned to foster growth in clinical expertise and enrich the nurse educator role. Ninety clockhours of practice.
Master of Science in Nursing Courses
NRSG 500. Individual Study and Clinical Practice 1-3 hoursPrerequisite: Permission of dean or program coordinator.Particularly designed to make-up deficiencies in a student’s undergraduate program. Hours donot count towards MSN degree. This class is designed to make up deficiencies in a student’sundergraduate preparation and is not applicable to the graduate degree program.
NRSG 505. Directed Study and Research 1-3 hoursPrerequisite: Permission of dean or program coordinator.Directed study and/or research in nursing designed to meet the needs of the individual student.
NRSG 565. Graduate Studies - Topics in Nursing 1-3 hoursPrerequisite: Permission of dean or program coordinator.Selected topics designed to meet the needs or interests of students in specialty areas of nursing notcovered in regular courses. This course may be repeated for credit.
NRSG 578. Advanced Nursing Leadership and Role Development 3 hoursPrerequisite: Permission of program coordinator.This course is cross-listed with HADM 536 in the School of Business and ManagementExamines the role of the nurse executive or manager within the managed care system throughanalyses of selected leadership, management, and nursing theories. The concepts derived fromthese analyses are applied to the various role functions (leader, strategic planner, organizer,facilitator, evaluator). Leadership principles, continuous quality improvement, human resourcesmanagement, negotiation skills, marketing, and strategic planning are emphasized. The learnerwill complete a project focusing on one of the roles of the nurse leader under supervision of thecourse professor and a preceptor in a mid- to top-level administrative position at a health carefacility.
NRSG 595. Independent Study 1-3 hoursIndividual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty. Only twoindependent studies (a total of no more than six hours) are allowed to apply toward a student’sdegree.
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SCHOOL OF RELIGIONDean: Ron E. M. ClouzetFaculty: Ron E. M. Clouzet, A. Ganoune Diop, Michael G. Hasel,
J. Douglas Jacobs, Jud Lake, Donn W. Leatherman, Carlos G. Martin, Philip G. Samaan
Research Faculty: Norman GulleyAdjunct Faculty: Gordon Bietz, Jack J. Blanco, Doug Kilcher, Derek Morris,
Halvard B. Thomsen
The mission of the School of Religion is to equip students to carry out the globalmission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church more effectively.
The Master of Arts programs in Church Leadership and Management, Evangelism,Homiletics, Religious Education, and Religious Studies are designed to provide qualityeducation in preaching, church leadership, outreach, teaching, religion, and lay ministry.The purpose of these programs is to enhance the ability of students to serve a culturallydiverse church and society from a biblical perspective and to deepen each student’spersonal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Programs OfferedMaster of Arts (MA) with the following five concentrations:< Church Leadership and Management< Evangelism< Homiletics < Religious Education< Religious Studies
Courses for the Master of Arts DegreeThe curriculum of the Master of Arts consists of a minimum of 36 semester credit
hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. Electives must be approved by the School ofReligion. A maximum of six (6) semester hours of transfer credit are allowed fromother institutions. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years fromfirst enrollment. Most courses will be available as class intensives during the summer.
Guidelines for Intensives1. Students must receive permission to take classes before registering for their
first course.2. Students can only take up to 12 hours of course work before completing all
prerequisites for admission and being formally accepted in the MA program.3. Students should expect pre-session assignments for graduate intensives.
Typical pre-session assignments include 1000-1500 pages of reading,depending on other pre-session assignments.
4. Pre-session assignments are due the first day of the intensive. Onlyassignments handed in on time will receive full credit. There will be no creditfor pre-session assignments that are handed in following the completion of theintensive.
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5. Post-session assignments give the student opportunity to apply informationlearned during the intensive to the local ministry context for further researchon the subject. These will be due five months after the session is over. Latework may not be accepted for credit after the due date.
MASTER OF ARTS
Prerequisites for AdmissionIn addition to the general application and application fee requirements for graduate
study, the candidate will comply with the following requirements:1. Two recommendations. If the applicant works for the Seventh-day Adventist
Church, a recommendation from the applicant’s employing organization isrequired.
2. If applicable, a record of denominational employment indicating the places anddates of service, and the capacity in which the applicant was employed.
3. Completion of 16 Personality Factor Profile concurrently with the first coursetaken in residence at Southern Adventist University or submit results from a16PF taken within the year preceding registration for the first course.
4. Upon request, the student will need to take the Graduate Record Examination(GRE) and submit a score based on the entrance criteria of GPA x 200 andGRE for a minimum of 1400. Provisional acceptance is between 1300 and1400.
5. Presentation of an official transcript from an accredited bachelor's degree.Other prerequisites may apply to the specific emphases.
6. A non-refundable commitment deposit of $100 per class, applicable to tuition.7. Upon request, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based)/250 (computer-
based), for students for whom English is not the first language.8. International graduate students with TOEFL scores between 550 and 599 will
be required to study English as a Second Language (ESL). If they maintainESL grades of B or above for two semesters or when their TOEFL scores reach600, they will be permitted to take a full course-load of graduate classes.
Emphasis in CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
This emphasis is not intended for basic theological training but as graduateeducation for the continued development of pastoral leadership.
Objectives:1. To develop a sound Christian leadership philosophy.2. To provide a broad knowledge of leadership and management theory skills.3. To provide the student with quality training required for new responsibilities
in the church and ministry.
Additional Prerequisites for Admission:1. A minimum of six years of pastoral experience or as approved for admission
by the School of Religion.2. Presentation of an official transcript from an accredited bachelor’s degree
program indicating successful completion of: (a) at least 12 semester hours inbiblical and theological studies (18 quarter hours); (b) at least one introductorycourse in biblical preaching. Students lacking preaching credits must takeRELP 401, Fundamentals of Biblical Preaching, or an equivalent course tomeet the necessary requirement.
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Graduation Requirements:A candidate must:1. Complete an application to graduate, which must be filed with the Records and
Advisement Office two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 and no
more than two courses with C grades.3. Pass a written or oral comprehensive exam designed by the faculty of the
School.
The CORE Courses are as follows:
Ministry courses (12):RELP 513 Effective Church Leadership 3RELP 521 Time and Life Management 3RELT 520 Spirituality in Ministry 3RELP 515 Equipping Laity for Ministry OR 3RELT 581 Biblical Ethics and Contemporary Society
Management courses (9):BUAD 505 Management in a Changing World 3BHRM 510 Human Resource Management 3BUAD 555 Leadership and Change OR 3ACCT 505 Financial Accounting
Research course (3):RELG 600 Research Methods and Writing 3
TOTAL 24
ELECTIVES: Select twelve (12) semester hours from graduate courses offered by thefollowing:Select six (6) hours from the School of Religion 6Select six (6) hours from the School of Religion or the School of Business and Management 6
Total Hours Required for Church Leadership and Management Emphasis 36
Emphasis in EVANGELISM This emphasis is not intended for basic theological training but as graduate education for thecontinue development of evangelistic skills.
Objectives:1. To enhance skills in personal soul winning and public evangelism.2. To introduce new methods of evangelism and mission outreach for a rapidly
changing, post-modern society in North America and the world.3. To increase the ability to exegete the Bible in harmony with principles of
biblical hermeneutics.4. To communicate the gospel in the context of the Three Angels’ Message of
Revelation 14.5. To develop skills for societal analysis and interpersonal interaction.
Additional Prerequisites for Admission:1. A written list of church offices which the applicant has held (e.g.; elder,
deaconess, Sabbath School teacher, etc.) and outreach activities in which theapplicant has engaged (e.g.: conducted Bible studies, work in Revelationseminars, assisted with Health Education seminars).
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2. Presentation of an official transcript from an accredited bachelor’s degreeprogram indicating successful completion of: (a) at least 12 semester hours inbiblical and theological studies (18 quarter hours); (b) at least one introductorycourse in biblical preaching. Students lacking preaching credits must take RELP401, Fundamentals of Biblical Preaching or an equivalent course to meet thenecessary requirement.
Graduation Requirements:A candidate must:
1. Complete an application to graduate, which must be filed with the Records andAdvisement Office two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.
2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 and no morethan two courses with C grades.
3. Pass a written or oral comprehensive exam designed by the faculty of theSchool.
The CORE Courses are as follows:
Evangelism courses (9):RELP 532 Principles and Strategies for Church Growth OR 3RELP 537 Church Planting StrategiesRELP 534 Personal Soul-Winning Skills OR 3RELP 542 Urban Ministry and EvangelismRELT 552 Theology of Mission and Evangelism OR 3RELT 568 World Religions
Biblical courses (9):RELB 540 Old Testament Themes OR 3RELB 550 New Testament ThemesRELB 555 Studies in Daniel OR 3RELB 556 Studies in RevelationRELB 553 Studies in Romans OR 3RELT 546 Doctrine of Salvation
Research course (3):RELG 600 Research Methods and Writing 3
TOTAL 24
ELECTIVES: Select twelve (12) semester hours from graduate courses offered by thefollowing:Select six (6) hours from the School of Religion 6Select six (6) hours from the School of Religion or the School of Education and Psychology 6
Total Hours Required for Evangelism Emphasis 36
Emphasis in HOMILETICS
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This emphasis is not intended for basic theological training but as graduate education for thecontinued development of preaching skills.
Objectives:1. To enhance skills in the preparation and delivery of sermons.2. To introduce new methods of homiletical speech.3. To increase the ability to exegete the Bible in harmony with principles of
biblical hermeneutics.4. To broaden biblical and theological knowledge for richer biblical messages.5. To develop analytical thinking skills.
Additional Prerequisites for Admission:1. A minimum of six years of pastoral experience or as approved for admission by
the School of Religion.2. Presentation of an official transcript from an accredited bachelor’s degree
indicating successful completion of: (a) at least 30 semester hours (45 quarterhours) in religion; (b) at least one year of a biblical language, and (c) at leastthree semester hours of homiletics. Persons who entered the ministry later in lifemay be granted special consideration with regard to the above prerequisites.
Graduation Requirements:A candidate must:1. Complete an application to graduate, which must be filed with the Records and
Advisement Office two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 and no more
than two courses with C grades.3. Pass a written or oral comprehensive exam designed by the faculty of the
School.
The CORE Courses are as follows:
Homiletics courses (9):RELP 501 Advanced Preaching Methods OR 3RELP 508 Expository PreachingRELP 524 Evangelistic Preaching OR 3RELP 591 Preaching PracticumRELP 561 Preaching to the Secular Mind OR 3RELP 569 Sermon Designs for Biblical Preaching
Homiletics Exegesis course (3):RELB 541 Preaching from the Old Testament Text OR 3RELB 551 Preaching from the New Testament Text
Foundational Biblical course (3):RELB 540 Old Testament Themes OR 3RELB 550 New Testament Themes
Ministry courses (6):
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RELP 521 Time and Life Management OR 3RELT 520 Spirituality in MinistryRELP 532 Principles and Strategies for Church Growth OR 3RELT 571 Renewal and Mission of the Church
Research course (3):RELG 600 Research Methods and Writing 3
TOTAL 24
ELECTIVES: Select twelve (12) semester hours from graduate courses offered by thefollowing:Select six (6) hours from the School of Religion 6Select six (6) hours from the School of Religion, the School of Education and Psychology, or the School of Business and Management 6
Total Hours Required for Homiletics Emphasis 36
Emphasis in RELIGIOUS EDUCATION(Joint degree between the School of Religion and the School of Education and Psychology)
Prerequisites for AdmissionIn addition to the general application and application fee requirements for graduate
study, the candidate will comply with the following requirements:1. Two recommendations. If the applicant works for the Seventh-day Adventist
Church, a recommendation from the applicant’s employing organization isrequired.
2. If applicable, a record of denominational employment indicating the places anddates of service, and the capacity in which the applicant was employed.
3. Completion of 16 Personality Factor Profile concurrently with the first coursetaken in residence at Southern Adventist University or submit results from a16PF taken within the year preceding registration for the first course.
4. Upon request, the student will need to take the Graduate Record Examination(GRE) and submit a score based on the entrance criteria of GPA x 200 andGRE for a minimum of 1400. Provisional acceptance is between 1300 and1400.
5. Presentation of an official transcript from an accredited bachelor's degree. 6. A non-refundable commitment deposit of $100 per class, applicable to tuition.7. Upon request, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based)/250 (computer-
based), for students for whom English is not the first language.8. International graduate students with TOEFL scores between 550 and 599 will
be required to study English as a Second Language (ESL). If they maintainESL grades of B or above for two semesters or when their TOEFL scores reach600, they will be permitted to take a full course-load of graduate classes.
Objectives:1. To develop a biblical philosophy of education.2. To broaden the knowledge base in religion and education.3. To enhance competency in teaching and preaching.4. To develop analytical thinking skills.
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5. To consider and evaluate new theological and educational trends.
Additional Prerequisites for Admission:1. A record of educational ministry and other ministries indicating the places and
dates of service, and the capacity in which the applicant was employed.2. Presentation of an official transcript from an accredited bachelor’s degree
program with 12 hours of undergraduate religion courses and teachingcertification.
Graduation Requirements:A candidate must:1. Complete an application to graduate, which must be filed with the Records and
Advisement Office two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 and no
more than two courses with C grades.3. Pass a written or oral comprehensive exam designed by the faculty of the
School of Religion.
The CORE Courses are as follows:
Biblical courses (6):RELB 540 Old Testament Themes OR 3RELB 555 Studies in DanielRELB 550 New Testament Themes OR 3RELB 556 Studies in Revelation
Theological courses (6):RELT 531 Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation 3RELT 581 Biblical Ethics in Contemporary Society 3
Ministry courses (6):RELP 521 Time and Life Management 3RELT 520 Spirituality in Ministry 3
Research course (3):RELG 600 Research Methods and Writing 3
TOTAL 21ELECTIVES: Select fifteen (15) semester hours from the graduate courses offered bythe following:
Select three (3) hours from the School of Religion 3Select twelve (12) hours from the School of Education and Psychology 12
EDAD 524 Foundations of Educational Administration 3EDCI 535 Philosophy of Education 3EDCI 546 Improving Instruction 3EDIE 512 Counseling and Psychology of Exceptional Individuals and Their Families 3EDOE 543 Outdoor Ministries for Teachers and Youth Leaders 2EDOE 593 Adventure-based Counseling 2
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EDUC 520 Theories of Learning 2EDUC 541 Principles of Counseling 3PSYC 502 Foundations of School Counseling 2PSYC 560 Multiculturalism Seminar 2
Total Hours Required for Religious Education 36
Emphasis in RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Prerequisites for AdmissionIn addition to the general application and application fee requirements for graduate
study, the candidate will comply with the following requirements:1. Two recommendations. If the applicant works for the Seventh-day Adventist
Church, a recommendation from the applicant’s employing organization isrequired.
2. If applicable, a record of denominational employment indicating the places anddates of service, and the capacity in which the applicant was employed.
3. Completion of 16 Personality Factor Profile concurrently with the first coursetaken in residence at Southern Adventist University or submit results from a16PF taken within the year preceding registration for the first course.
4. Upon request, the student will need to take the Graduate Record Examination(GRE) and submit a score based on the entrance criteria of GPA x 200 and GREfor a minimum of 1400. Provisional acceptance is between 1300 and 1400.
5. Presentation of an official transcript from an accredited bachelor's degree. 6. A non-refundable commitment deposit of $100 per class, applicable to tuition.7. Upon request, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based)/250 (computer-
based), for students for whom English is not the first language.8. International graduate students with TOEFL scores between 550 and 599 will
be required to study English as a Second Language (ESL). If they maintain ESLgrades of B or above for two semesters or when their TOEFL scores reach 600,they will be permitted to take a full course-load of graduate classes.
Objectives:1. To acquire knowledge for further academic training in religion.2. To provide resources for developing and implementing a biblical philosophy of
life.3. To establish a sound theological foundation for Christian faith and practice.4. To introduce sound methods for effective Christian service.
Additional Prerequisites for Admission:1. A written list of church offices which the applicant has held (e.g., elder,
deaconess, Sabbath School teacher, etc.) and church activities in which theapplicant has engaged (e.g., conducted Bible studies, work in Revelationseminars, assisted with Health Education seminars).
2. Presentation of an official transcript from an accredited bachelor’s degreeprogram with 12 hours of undergraduate religion courses.
Graduation Requirements:
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A candidate must:1. Complete an application to graduate, which must be filed with the Records and
Advisement Office two months prior to the anticipated graduation date.2. Complete the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 and no more
than two courses with C grades.3. Pass a written or oral comprehensive exam designed by the faculty of the
School.
The CORE Courses are as follows:
Theological courses (9):RELT 520 Spirituality in Ministry 3RELT 531 Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation 3RELT 581 Biblical Ethics and Contemporary Society 3
Biblical courses (6):RELB 540 Old Testament Themes OR 3RELB 555 Studies in DanielRELB 550 New Testament Themes OR 3RELB 556 Studies in Revelation
Professional course from the following (3):RELP 515 Equipping Laity for Ministry OR 3RELP 534 Personal Soul-Winning Skills ORRELP 542 Urban Ministry and Evangelism
Research course (3):RELG 600 Research Methods and Writing 3
TOTAL 21
ELECTIVES: Select fifteen (15) semester hours from the graduate courses offered bythe following:
Select three (3) hours from the School of Religion 3Select twelve (12) hours from the School of Religion or the School of 12 Education and Psychology and/or the School of Business and Management as indicated below
BEXM 530 Management of Critical Resources 3BEXM 585 Contemporary Issues in Management 3BHRM 510 Human Resource Management 3BUAD 530 Organizational Behavior 3BUAD 540 Marketing Management 3EDAD 579 School Finance 3EDUC 520 Theories of Learning 2NPLD 530 Strategic Management in Nonprofit Organizations 3PSYC 510 Advanced Lifespan Development 3PSYC 520 Principles of Counseling 3PSYC 558 Crisis Counseling 2
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PSYC 560 Multiculturalism Seminar 2
Total Hours Required for Religious Studies Emphasis 36
Biblical Studies
RELB 500. Directed Study 1-3 hoursDirected study designed to make up deficiencies in a student’s undergraduate degree.
RELB 510. Archaeology and Bible Interpretation 3 hoursA study of cultures, customs, languages, and religious practices that throw light on theunderstanding of Scriptures based on archaeological and other ancient material culture foundthroughout the lands of the Bible.
RELB 520. Middle East Study Tour 1-3 hoursSponsored by the School of Religion, the Middle East Study Tour focuses on the archaeological,historical, and geographical study of the region with an emphasis on the comparative study ofcultures, locations, and events as they relate to the Bible. Students are responsible for tuition andtrip expenses.
RELB 530. Archaeological Fieldwork 1-6 hoursIn conjunction with the archaeological expeditions, sponsored by Southern Adventist University,qualified students obtain practical experience and training in archaeological fieldwork by assistingon the supervising of excavations, drawing, registering, reading of pottery, and related work.Students are responsible for tuition and trip expenses.
RELB 540. Old Testament Themes 3 hoursAn introduction to the major theological concepts and themes of the Old Testament from theperspective of the Christian faith, through the study of selected passages of the Old Testamenttext. The course will also discuss the history of the discipline of Old Testament Theology.
RELB 541. Preaching from the Old Testament Text 3 hoursAn examination of the presentation and development of the major theological concepts and themesof the Old Testament from the perspective of the Christian faith. Course requirements will includethe preparation of both thematic and expository sermons based on the Old Testament.
RELB 550. New Testament Themes 3 hoursAn introduction to and study of the major themes of the New Testament as expressed in its variousliterature types. Emphasis will be given to understanding these themes within the context of thesignificance of the life, death, resurrection, and high priestly ministry of Jesus Christ forcontemporary society.
RELB 551. Preaching from the New Testament Text 3 hoursThis course will engage the student in either a detailed study of selected New Testament themesor exegesis/interpretation of selected book(s) or passages of the New Testament. Emphasis willbe given to the preparation/preaching of sermons based on the New Testament themes or passagescontained within the material under study.
RELB 553. Studies in Romans 3 hoursThis course provides an in-depth study of Romans. It covers core issues regarding therighteousness of God, salvation in Christ, and the role of the Holy Spirit. Key topics will bestudied, such as the nature of the gospel, the identity of the believers in Christ, and the electionof Israel in the plan of God.
RELB 555. Studies in Daniel 3 hours
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A study of the prophecies and symbolisms of Daniel to discover their meaning and relevance fortoday. A research paper will be required.
RELB 556. Studies in Revelation 3 hoursA study of the prophecies and symbolisms of Revelation with their historical fulfillments. Specialattention will be given to discovering its special message for our day. A research paper will berequired.
RELB 565. Topics in Biblical Studies 3 hoursThis course will cover selected topics of interest in the area of biblical studies.
RELB 595. Independent Study 1-3 hoursIndividual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty.
General Studies
RELG 600. Research Methods and Writing 3 hoursA course dealing with techniques and tools including library and on-line sources available fortheological research for the construction and practice of writing research papers. Emphasis isgiven to expository and persuasive writing skills, documentation styles, and bibliography invarious religious disciplines. A research paper is required.
Professional Studies
RELP 401. Fundamentals of Biblical Preaching 3 hoursThis introductory course focuses on the preparation and delivery of expository sermons. Thestudent will learn and implement a ten-step method in preparing an expository sermon. Thissermon will be preached and analyzed in a peer-review setting. Only available to students withno formal preaching training. Credit will not be given towards a master’s degree.
RELP 500. Directed Study 1-3 hoursDirected study designed to make up deficiencies in a student’s undergraduate degree.
RELP 501. Advanced Preaching Methods 3 hoursAn exploration of various models of Biblical preaching with an emphasis on inductive method andextemporaneous delivery. Course requirements will include preparation, delivery, and evaluationof sermons in a peer-review setting.
RELP 508. Expository Preaching 3 hoursAn advanced course on the theology and construction of expository sermons. Attention will begiven to exegetical procedure, homiletical form, relevant illustration, and accurate application.The student will learn strategies for developing exegetical outlines of biblical books or chapterand transforming these outlines into fresh, contemporary sermons for today’s audience. Courserequirements will include preparation, delivery, and evaluation of sermons in a peer-reviewsetting.
RELP 513. Effective Church Leadership 3 hoursChurch leadership viewed from the perspective of character and effectiveness. Issues covered willinclude visioning, local mission development, mentoring, effective administration, and decisionmaking. Case studies and group interaction will be used for learning purposes.
RELP 515. Equipping Laity for Ministry 3 hours
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A biblical approach to the effective accomplishment of church ministry with an emphasis on thediscovery, development, and discipleship of lay ministry. The role of the pastor as facilitator ofministry in this paradigm will be carefully examined.
RELP 517. Pastoral Counseling 3 hoursCounseling theory and practice in church related settings. Mental health programs and follow-upare studied.
RELP 519. Church and Community Health Education 3 hoursBased on principles outlined in the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy, this course will deal withspecific methods and programs designed to reach both church and community in areas of feltneeds not ordinarily emphasized in the traditional evangelistic approach.
RELP 521. Time and Life Management 3 hoursThis course is a comprehensive study of time and life management. It explores the fundamentalsof time and its management within a theological and pastoral context. Special consideration willbe given to articulating personal values, achieving goals, evaluating and implementing a time-management system, overcoming personal time-management weaknesses, and applying strategiesof efficiency and effectiveness to everyday life.
RELP 524. Evangelistic Preaching 3 hoursThis course concentrates on the development and delivery of Christ-centered, distinctive Adventistmessages with emphasis on soul-winning decisions and the use of multi-media. Instructionincludes sermon preparation for an evangelistic series. Sermons are preached and analyzed in apeer-review setting.
RELP 525. Youth Ministry in the Local Church 3 hoursThis course will emphasize the understanding of the various youth groups in the local church andhow each age level grows spiritually. The purpose of the course is to demonstrate how to developeffective youth leaders and to enable them to minister to, retain, and engage youth in the missionof the church.
RELP 532. Principles and Strategies for Church Growth 3 hoursThis course will focus on the application of biblical principles of church growth to the NorthAmerican church, as well as practical evangelistic strategies for the local Adventist congregation.These will include year-long planning for community outreach, church planting, evangelisticpreparation, and membership training.
RELP 534. Personal Soul-Winning Skills 3 hoursA study of the importance, principles, and methods of personal evangelism. The course focuseson the development of skills to help individuals make favorable decisions for Jesus Christ throughone-on-one small group evangelism. Practical experience will be gained in laboratory exercisesand in the field.
RELP 537. Church Planting Strategies 3 hoursThe course will focus on planting churches in a Seventh-day Adventist context. Biblical andhistorical models, various methods of church planting, and the current state of Adventist churchplanting will be surveyed. Students will learn how to develop a strategy for starting andmultiplying congregations, how to integrate discipleship with church planning, and how to protectthe personal life of the church pastor.
RELP 542. Urban Ministry and Evangelism 3 hoursA study of the city as the locus of mission and ministry. The course considers the forces which
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create cities, their development, and their ethos, with emphasis on the process of secularizationand the church’s holistic approach to the urban setting. Special attention is given to evangelismand church planting in the urban context. Students are exposed to various ministries dealing withthe hungry, homeless, addicted, and the alienated.
RELP 561. Preaching to the Secular Mind 3 hoursThe understanding of post-modern society and how to communicate the character of God and thetruths of Scripture through effective sermons. Course requirements will include preparation,delivery, and evaluation of sermons in a peer-review setting.
RELP 565. Topics in Professional Studies 3 hoursThis course will deal with selected topics of interest in the area of pastoral studies.
RELP 569. Sermon Designs for Biblical Preaching 3 hoursThe student will explore a variety of sermon designs such as inductive, narrative plots, and otheraudience-centered preaching forms. Delivery focus will be on youth, secular people, and variousethnic congregations. Course requirements will include preparation, delivery, and evaluation ofsermons in a peer-review setting.
RELP 591. Preaching Practicum 3 hoursThe course is offered in connection with a field school of evangelism in which students willparticipate in supervised evangelistic preaching. Students must demonstrate adequate preparationin order to be considered for this course. Class requirements include preparation of a theoreticalframework to be done, field supervision, and a final report.
RELP 595. Independent Study 1-3 hoursIndividual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty.
Theological Studies RELT 500. Directed Study 1-3 hours
Directed study designed to make up deficiencies in a student’s undergraduate degree.
RELT 520. Spirituality in Ministry 3 hoursAn examination of a biblical model for spiritual leadership and its implications for personalspiritual life and development. The objective of this course is to discover how to experience lifeand ministry that is "full of God's grace and power."
RELT 531. Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation 3 hoursAn investigation into fundamental hermeneutical presuppositions and the formulation of bothsound principles of biblical interpretation and proper methods of interpreting the writings of EllenG. White, for use in preaching and ministry. Particular attention will be paid to contemporarymethods of interpretation and their impact on the authority and trustworthiness of Scripture.
RELT 546. Doctrine of Salvation 3 hoursThe central theme of this class will be to know how God’s salvation/righteousness by faith is onbehalf of human beings. It will focus on building a biblically based understanding of salvationthrough the sanctuary and key soteriological books like Romans, Galatians, and John. Some timewill also be spend in examining and critiquing varying views of salvation from theologians suchas Abelard, Calvin, Arminius and Wesley. The significance of these views for Seventh-dayAdventism will also be explored.
RELT 552. Theology of Mission and Evangelism 3 hoursThe biblical foundation for evangelism. A theological reflection of its essence, goals, motives,
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and strategies, with special emphasis on the mission of the SDA Church. The course provides atheological foundation for all courses in the area of evangelism, ministry, and missions.
RELT 563. Theological Issues 3 hoursA study of contemporary theological issues that impact the Seventh-day Adventist Church witha view to assisting members to respond appropriately.
RELT 565. Topics in Theological Studies 3 hoursThis course will cover selected topics of interest in the area of theological studies.
RELT 568. World Religions 3 hoursA study of several major representative Christian and non-Christian religions, including a surveyof the history and the distinctive characteristics of each. This course will also compare andcontrast these religions, consider areas of commonality between these religions and biblicalChristianity, and provide insights as to how to share Christianity with practitioners of thesereligions. A research paper will be required.
RELT 571. Renewal and Mission of the Church 3 hoursA biblical study of ecclesiology as it relates to the mission of the church. Emphasis will be placedon church renewal through worship, small groups, missional focus, and the empowering baptismof the Holy Spirit.
RELT 573. Biblical Eschatology 3 hoursA biblical evaluation of end-time movements, teachings, and events to prepare the church forChrist's soon return.
RELT 581. Biblical Ethics and Contemporary Society 3 hoursAn examination of the major ethical teachings of the Bible in light of their cultural and historicalsetting and in relation to contemporary moral issues. This course will deal with how to approachethical problems in ministry, as well as Christian strategies dealing with basic matters such asconfidentiality, church-state relations, racism, sexual vulnerability, andmarriage/divorce/remarriage.
RELT 595. Independent Study 1-3 hoursIndividual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty.
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THE REGISTRY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
* Gordon Retzer, Chair * Gordon Bietz** Tom Campbell
Michael Cauley * Richard Center
Arnold CochranJoan CogginKen Coonley
* Dave CressMel Eisele
** Charles Fleming, Jr.Julius GarnerConrad GillMelanie GravesR. R. HallockScott HodgesDan Houghton
* Bill Hulsey** William Iles
Don JerniganA. David Jimenez
** O. R. Johnson
Joseph McCoyJay McElroy Bill McGhinnis
* Ellsworth McKee* James Ray McKinney
Denzil McNeilusV. J. MendinghallGeorgia O’BrienFrank PottsMark Schiefer
Volker Schmidt* Ward Sumpter
Joan TaylorWillie TaylorDale Twomley
** Martha Ulmer Tom Werner
Jeff White** J. Henson Whitehead
Greg WillettEd Wright
_____ * Members of the Executive Board** Honorary Trustees
GRADUATE INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY(Dates in parentheses indicate the beginning year of employment at Southern Adventist University.)
Krystal Bishop—Ed.D., Associate Professor of EducationB.S., Southern Adventist University; M.A., University of South Florida-Tampa; Ed.D., University ofSouth Florida, Tampa. (1996)
Jared Bruckner—D.Sc., Dean and Professor of ComputingB.A., Andrews University; M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; M.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute;D.Sc., University of Massachusetts at Lowell. (1995)
Charles D. Burks—Ph.D., Professor of PsychologyB.A., Evangel College; M.S., University of Nebraska—Omaha; Ph.D., Florida State University. (1998)
Ron E. M. Clouzet—D.Min., Dean and Professor of Ministry B.A., Loma Linda University—-La Sierra; M.Div., Andrews University; D.Min., Fuller TheologicalSeminary. Th.D. Candidate, University of South Africa. (1993)
Myrna Colon—Ph.D., Professor of EducationB.A. and M.A., University of Puerto Rico; Ed.S. and Ph.D., Andrews University. (2001)
Gerald Colvin—Ed.D., Ph.D., Professor of Education and PsychologyB.A., Union College; M.Ed. and Ed.D. University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (2002)
A. Ganoune Diop—Ph.D., Professor of New Testament StudiesB.A. and M.A., Saleve Adventist University; Ph.D., Andrews University; Ph.D. Candidate, CatholiqueInstitute of Paris. (2000)
Alberto dos Santos—Ed.D., Dean and Professor of Education and Psychology B.A., University of South Africa; M.A. and Ed.D., Andrews University. (1995)
Denise Dunzweiler—Ph.D., Associate Professor of EducationB.A., Loma Linda University-La Sierra; M.A., Sonoma State University; Ph.D., Andrews University.(1996)
Holly Gadd—Ph.D., F.N.P., Professor of NursingB.S., Andrews University; M.S.N., Loma Linda University; F.N.P., Midwestern State University, Ph.D.,Texas Woman’s University. (2000)
H. Robert Gadd—Ph.D., C.P.A., Professor of Business and Management B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.B.A., University of Maryland at College Park; Ph.D. Universityof Texas at Arlington. (2000)
David Gerstle—Ph.D., Professor of NursingB.S., Union College; M.S.N. University of Texas, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1994)
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Josef Ghosn—Ed.D., Professor of Business and EducationB.A., Middle East College; M.B.A., Andrews University; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts—Lowell.(1998)
Leona Gulley—Ed.D., Professor of PsychologyB.S., Columbia Union College; M.A., Far East Theological Seminary; M.H.S., Philippine UnionCollege; M.S., Andrews University; Ed.D., Vanderbilt University. (1978)
Norman Gulley—Ph.D., Research Professor of Systematic TheologyDiploma in Theology, Newbold College; B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.A. and M.Div.,Andrews University; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh. (1978)
Jan Haluska—Ph.D., Professor of EnglishB.S., Pacific Union College, M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.(1981)
Michael G. Hasel—Ph.D., Professor of Near Eastern Studies and ArchaeologyB.A. and M.A., Andrews University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Arizona. (1998)
Richard Halterman—Ph.D., Professor of ComputingB.S., Florida Southern College; M.S., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee,Knoxville. (1987)
L. Phil Hunt—Ed.D., Professor of NursingB.S., Southern Adventist University; M.Ed., Columbia University; Ed.D., Andrews University. (1995)
J. Douglas Jacobs—D.Min., Associate Professor of ReligionB.A., Southern Adventist University; M.Div. And D.Min., Andrews University. (2002)
Barbara James—D.S.N., Professor of NursingB.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington; D.S.N., University ofAlabama at Birmingham (1991)
Timothy Korson—Ph.D., Professor of ComputingB.A., Atlantic Union College; M.S., Ohio University; Ph.D., Georgia State University. (1995)
Jud Lake—D.Min., Professor of Pastoral TheologyB.A., Southern Adventist University; M.Div., Andrews University; D.Min., Reformed TheologicalSeminary. Th.D. Candidate, University of South Africa. (1997)
Katie A Lamb—Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Academic AdministrationB.S., Union College; M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Tennessee,Knoxville. (1972)
Donn W. Leatherman—Ph.D., Professor of Old Testament StudiesB.Th., Canadian Union College; M.Div., Andrews University; Ph.D., McGill University. (1992)
Carlos G. Martin—Ph.D., Professor of ReligionB.Div., River Plate College; M.A., Andrews University; M.Div. and Ph.D., Southwestern BaptistSeminary. (2001)
P. Willard Munger—Ph.D., Professor of ComputingB.A., M.A., M.S., and Ph.D., Andrews University. (2002)
Cliff Olson—Ph.D., Professor of Business and ManagementB.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Colorado StateUniversity. (1989)
MaryAnn Roberts—D.Sc.N., Associate Professor of NursingB.S. and M.S.N., Andrews University; D.Sc.N., University of Alabama, Birmingham. (1992)
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Philip G. Samaan—D.Min., Professor of Applied Theology and Evangelism B.A., Walla Walla College; M.Div., Andrews University; M.S.P.H., Loma Linda University; D.Min.,Andrews University. (1998)
Carleton L. Swafford—Ph.D., Professor of EducationB.A., Southern Adventist University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1992)
John Wesley Taylor, V—Ph.D., Ed.D., Professor of Education and PsychologyB.A. and B.S., Weimar College; M.A. and Ph.D., Andrews University; Ed.D., University of Virginia.(2003)
Eduardo Urbina—D.Sc., Professor of ComputingB.S., Atlantic Union College; M.A., Andrews University; M.S., University of Evansville; D.Sc.,University of Massachusetts Lowell. (1999)
Don Van Ornam—Ph.D., C.P.A., Dean and Professor of Business and ManagementB.A., La Sierra College; M.S., University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., Claremont GraduateUniversity. (1997)
Tekle Wanorie—Ph.D., Professor of Business and ManagementB.S., Southeast Asia Union College; M.B.A., Andrews University; M.A. and Ph.D., University ofAlabama, Tuscaloosa. (2002)
Neville Webster—D. Commerce, Professor of Business and ManagementB. Comm, M.Comm., and D.Comm, University of South Africa. (2002)
Penelope Webster—Ph.D., Professor of PsychologyB.A. and M.A., University of South Africa; Ph.D., Andrews University. (2002)
Ruth Williams Morris—Ph.D., Professor of PsychologyB.A., Oakwood College; M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. (2000)
Adjunct FacultyGordon Bietz—D.Min., PresidentB.A., Loma Linda University-La Sierra; M.Div. and D.Min, Andrews University; Merrill Fellow atHarvard University Divinity School. (1997)
Jack J. Blanco—Th.D., Professor of Religion, Southern Adventist UniversityB.A., Union College; M.A. and M.Div., Andrews University; M.Th., Princeton Theological Seminary;Th.D., University of South Africa.
Herbert Coolidge—Ph.D., C.P.A., Professor of Business and ManagementB.S., Southern Adventist University; M.B.A. and Ph.D., Michigan State University. (1991)
Robert Coombs—Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Southern Adventist UniversityB.A., Carson-Newman College; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, D.Min., TheSouthern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The University of Tennessee.
David Gerstle—Ph.D., Professor of Nursing, Southern Adventist UniversityB.S., Union College; M.S.N., University of Texas, Artlington; Ph.D., University of Tennessee,Knoxville.
Doug Kilcher—D.Min., Ministerial Secretary, Mid-America Union of Seventh-dayAdventistsB.A., La Sierra University; M.Div., Andrews University; CPE Loma Linda University; D. Min., FullerSeminary
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Derek Morris—D.Min., Senior Pastor, Calimesa SDA ChurchB.A., Columbia Union College; M.Div. and D. Min., Andrews University; D. Min., Gordon-ConwellTheological Seminary.
Halvard B. Thomsen—D.Min., Assistant to the President, North American Division ofSeventh-day AdventistsB.A., Walla Walla College; M. Div. and D.Min., Andrews University.
Ralph Trecartin—Ph.D., Assistant Professor, State University of New YorkB.A., Atlantic Union College; M.B.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Brian Willard—Ph.D., Northrop Grumman, Systems EngineerB.S., University of Central Florida; M.S. and Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology.
Greg Willett—J.D., AttorneyB.B.A., Southern Adventist University; J.D., Washington and Lee University.
Ben Wygal—Ph.D., Assistant to the President, Southern Adventist UniversityB.A., Texas Tech University, Lubbock; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin.
